CNA - Full Time Days

sanford; Westbrook (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part Time Benefits available

Block schedule including every other

Job summary

Sanford Health is hiring a Nursing Assistant Trainee in a part-time day shift to join our rural health system. This learning role supports CNA tasks under licensed nurse supervision in a caring, patient-centered environment, with a focus on safety, privacy, and individualized care.

The program is hybrid with online and hands-on training, preparing you for state exams to obtain CNA certification upon completion.

Qualifications

• CNA license required within four months of employment.
• Experience in clinical or nursing assistant roles preferred.
• Must be able to drive if required by facility policy.
• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and activities of daily living under supervision.
• Document client care and report changes to licensed nurse.
• Support infection control, safety, and privacy practices.
• Participate in program training and complete required exams.

Skills

CNA license

UAP Registry

Driving ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

Compensation: Salary Range: $22.60 - $25.50

Union Position: No

Department Details

Hiring a Part Time Days CNA certificate

• block schedule including every other weekend
• Part Time Benefits available
• Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment

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 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.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license required within four months of employment.
• 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.