CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT FLEX - Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health; Battle Lake (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Nursing Assistant Trainee to join their team. This unique opportunity allows individuals to gain hands-on experience while enrolled in a formal nursing assistant program. Trainees will develop essential skills to provide compassionate care under the guidance of experienced professionals. The program combines online learning with practical skills development, preparing participants for state certification. This role emphasizes holistic, client-centered care, ensuring that the physical and emotional needs of clients are met in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment

Shift Differential for nights and weekends

Holiday Pay

Direct access to your earnings daily

Paid Time Off

Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan

Salary Increases

Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, minimum age of 16.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to clients under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Assist with daily living activities and document client care.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Basic Health Care Assistance

Client Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift: Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

Salary Range: $19.00 - $25.50

Sign On Bonus: $7,500

Union Position: No

Department Details

This FLEXT shift position requires availability for all shifts - 6:00 am - 2:30 pm / 2:15 pm - 10:45 pm / 10:30 pm - 6:30 am.

FLEX premium pay plus differentials.

AHCA Bronze Award Winner! - Commitment to Quality Award

• Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment
• Shift Differential for nights and weekends
• Holiday Pay
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Paid Time Off
• Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Salary Increases
• Referral Bonuses
• Advancement Opportunities
• Compassionate Leave
• Education Assistance
• Scholarships and Sponsorships
• Continuing Education
• Years of Service Recognition Program

Summary

The Nursing Assistant Trainee is enrolled in a learning experience designed to develop the confidence and competence to serve as a caregiver that provides personal care to clients. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the trainee, in partnership with a preceptor, provides holistic client-centered care that promotes independence and client rights in a safe, caring, and efficient manner. The trainee is required to work within the role of a non-certified nursing assistant.

Job Description

The trainee is enrolled in a formal nursing assistant program and is required to fulfill all training requirements in the designated timeframe. The Trainee is not allowed to perform any service(s) unless they have been trained and found to be proficient by the instructor. The program is delivered in hybrid format which includes an online curriculum and hands-on skills development. Trainees learn the skills and processes needed to provide care and assistance to clients. At completion of the training program, participants will be prepared to take state knowledge and skills exams to obtain the Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) or other state certification designation.

While in the Nursing Assistant Training Program, the trainee serves as a member of the nursing team and will be held accountable to know and follow location-specific standards for infection prevention and control, personal protective equipment use, safety, and privacy. The trainee demonstrates the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. This role requires an ability to do detailed work correctly, handle stress, demonstrate critical thinking, and prioritize responsibilities. The trainee works with clients and their families to ensure their physical, cognitive, spiritual, emotional, and social needs are met. The trainee delivers age-appropriate care to meet the physical, psychological, and restorative needs of the client as defined in the care plan.

The trainee assists the care team and documents client care when appropriate. The trainee communicates changes in client condition and care-related concerns to a licensed nurse. The trainee assists with basic health care needs and activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, undressing, obtaining vital signs, providing psychosocial support, and delivering other personal care as assigned. The trainee assists the client in transferring, repositioning, range of motion exercises, and walking using appropriate transfer techniques and equipment. The trainee assists clients with meals and snacks and provides water and nutritional supplements as appropriate. The trainee assists with housekeeping, laundry services, and other duties as assigned within the non-certified nursing assistant role.

Qualifications

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required. Minimum age of 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred. When applicable, for applicable states, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry. Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license. Must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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