CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care - Days

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

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide resident-centered care in a supportive environment. This position involves assisting residents with daily activities, monitoring health, and ensuring a positive living experience. Ideal candidates will have a prior background in nursing or long-term care, as well as a strong commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Scholarship opportunities

Weekend pay differential

Qualifications

• Active MN CNA certification required within four months of hire.
• Minimum age of 16; prior experience preferred.
• Completion of yearly competency testing and continuing education required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities like bathing and grooming.
• Document resident care and communicate changes in condition.
• Provide basic health care support and promote resident participation in activities.

Skills

Resident-centered care

Vital signs monitoring

Personal care assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32 Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

We are a small home like facility with great staff and scholarship opportunities.

**This full-time permanent position is available for an August start date.

Seeking a day shift C NA (6:00am-2:30pm).

• Every other Saturday & Sunday weekend rotation required. Holiday rotation required.
• Additional $1.25 per hour for weekend hours
• Active MN CNA required.

Summary

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned resident under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan. Considered a member of the nursing team and is expected to know, and will be held accountable for, following infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use.

Job Description

Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned resident. Assists the resident in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and also provides range of motion and passive exercises. Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate.

The NA aids providers and nursing staff members with procedures, if needed. Documents resident interactions as needed and the outcomes related to resident care, behavior, activity, and dietary. Communicates resident's changing condition and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational. Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate. May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

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.

Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certified CNA within four months of date into the position by being enrolled in a training program or in the process of obtaining certification through Endorsement. CNA training and certification required and provided by facility. Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year. A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually. Maintains all department specific required certifications. 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. Also 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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