CNA - Full time Evenings

sanford; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening shift

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls is seeking a Full-time Nursing Assistant (NA) for evening PM shifts (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM). The Nurse Aide provides resident-centered care, assists with daily living activities, and supports the nursing team under an RN's supervision in a long-term care setting.

The role requires a CNA certification or enrollment, high school diploma or GED preferred, and willingness to complete annual competency testing and continuing education.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required by facility or in progress
• Minimum age 16
• Long-term care experience preferred
• Annual competency testing and continuing education credits required

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding)
• Assists with transfers, repositioning, and mobility
• Documents resident interactions and care outcomes
• Monitors and records vital signs and patient status
• Supports dining and nutrition activities and hydration
• Aids nursing staff and communicates changes to charge nurse

Skills

CNA certification

Patient care

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma (GED) optional

Job description

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $18.50 - $25.50
• $2,500 Bonus Eligible!

Union Position:

No

Department Details

The Good Samaritan Sanford Health - Sioux Falls Center is a 2025 Bronze National Quality Award winner & a top-rated 88-bed facility offering post-acute rehabilitation services & long-term/skilled care facility.

Full-time Evenings / PM shift CNA opportunity

40 hours per week - 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM - Every other weekend required

$2,500 bonus eligible

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.

EEO/AA Statement

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

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