Senior Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (Straight Nights) - FT
About The Position
The Senior Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as an experienced caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care. The role provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), delivering age-appropriate care for residents’ physical and psychological needs according to their care plans. The Senior NA demonstrates expert-level certified nursing assistant experience, supports other staff, contributes to problem solving, and maintains high accountability. The position is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. The role is based in a senior skilled nursing facility specializing in assisted living, long-term care, and post-acute care services. The schedule is 12-hour night shifts, 36 scheduled hours per week.
Requirements
- Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing.
- Complete yearly department-specific competency testing satisfactorily.
- Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
- Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
- Minimum age of 16.
- If applicable to the state, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
- If classified as a Sanford Category II Driver based on facility and responsibilities, provide a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license and be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions under Sanford’s Driving Policy.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED).
- Two years of clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.
- Complete Restorative Nursing training within six months if required.
Responsibilities
- Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Support other clinical staff while completing assigned responsibilities and contribute to problem solving and accountability.
- Assist residents with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and other personal care.
- Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support.
- Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment.
- Provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
- Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks and help create a positive dining experience.
- Assist residents with meals and snacks and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
- Aid providers and nursing staff with procedures when needed.
- Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet as needed.
- Communicate changes in residents’ conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
- Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
- Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help keep residents’ living areas clean and operational.
- Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs and encourage resident participation.
- Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
- Complete tasks related to the Restorative Nursing program, potentially including documentation, scheduling, and leading programs.
Benefits
- Generous night and weekend shift differentials.
- Advancement opportunities.
- Various education assistance programs.
- Continuing education.
- Direct access to earnings daily.
- Robust benefits package, varying by full-time or part-time status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
