CNA PT-FT days

Little Sisters of the Poor, Holy Family Residence; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Sisters of the Poor, Holy Family Residence in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a punctual, reliable Certified Nursing Assistant. You will provide resident-centered care, assist with daily living activities, and support a safe, dignified environment.

This role emphasizes teamwork with nursing staff, commitment to quality, and compliance with care plans. A valid Minnesota CNA license, CPR/BLS, and good health are required; prior long-term care experience is preferred, with proficiency in

Qualifications

• Must be registered CNA in Minnesota in good standing.
• High school education or equivalent; diploma preferred.
• Prior long-term care experience preferred.
• Ability to reposition and transfer residents safely.
• CPR/BLS certification required and active.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Health and responsibility with good mental/physical health.

Responsibilities

• Identify each resident's uniqueness and adapt care under Nursing Unit Supervisor.
• Build respectful relationships with residents and families.
• Observe and report changes in residents' status to nursing staff.
• Communicate effectively with residents, addressing barriers due to language, vision, or hearing.
• Promote independence within residents' abilities and encourage self-care.
• Report to next shift and receive prior shift information on relevant units.
• Work cooperatively as a team and with other departments.
• Follow fire drill procedures and safety protocols.
• Apply proper body mechanics during transfers and lifts; use gait belt.
• Document use of mechanical supports and restraints per policies.
• Support nutrition and hydration; monitor intake/output.
• Follow infection control practices and universal precautions.

Skills

Patient handling and mobility

Communication skills

Teamwork and independence

EMR proficiency

Attention to safety

Maturity and reliability

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Minnesota

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Must be punctual, reliable and dependable and a team player.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Current registration with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing.
• A minimum of grammar school education is essential; a high school education is preferred.
• Previous experience in a long‑term care facility is desirable.
• Must have the ability to position and move Resident using proper body mechanics with or without assistive devices.
• Must possess a valid CPR/BLS certification and maintain active certification.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills. Must have the ability to hear, understand, read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Has evidence of good mental and physical health, maturity, and responsibility.
• Must be able to function independently and collaboratively, performing related duties/tasks with minimum supervision.
• Must be proficient in computer usage and software applications, including but not limited to electronic medical records.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Possess the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Core Competencies:

• Commitment to person‑centered care as a way of life; respect for human dignity.
• Communication through logical thinking and moral and ethical integrity.
• Detail‑oriented to prioritize work demands and manage time effectively.

Essential Functions:

Manuals, Policies/Procedures and Mission Integration materials for the Little Sisters are located in the Director of Nursing Services Office. A personal copy of current Employee Handbook, the Home's Supplement and Benefit Guide are provided at time of hire.

• Identify and recognize uniqueness of each resident including those with dementia. Recognize the changes associated with aging, adapting care under the direction of the Nursing Unit Supervisor.
• Demonstrate an ability to establish relationships with residents and families and communicate with respect and dignity.
• Keep informed, observe and report to nurse any changes or observations in residents' behavior and physical status and adapt to these changes providing the safest care. Follow instructions and report back when necessary. Seek guidance using the proper channels of communication.
• Demonstrate an ability to use appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication skills with residents with dignity and respect. Recognize common barriers to communication, including language, vision and hearing changes, memory loss and disorientation. Know and use good judgement in responding to behaviors of wandering and combativeness.
• Demonstrate an ability to promote independence of residents within the limitations of their physical, mental and intellectual impairments, fostering self‑help skills, recognizing residents' level of ability in self‑care. Allow choices and adequate time to perform care.
• Report pertinent information to nursing staff responsible for next shift on all relevant units; receive report of pertinent information from nursing staff responsible for previous shift on all relevant units.
• Work effectively and cooperatively as a team member within department and with all departments or other disciplines. Communicate and cooperate with team lifting and toileting.
• Understand and implement role in fire drills.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to unsafe environmental conditions and to emergency situations.
• Use proper body mechanics. Demonstrate appropriate techniques in walking, use of lifts, transferring, positioning and transporting residents. Consistent use of gait belt according to the Home's policies/procedures guidelines.
• Apply mechanical supports and soft restraint properly, and document them consistently and accurately.
• Identify the basic principles of nutrition and hydration. Recognize and report deviation from resident's normal food/fluid intake/output. Recognize basic requirements of commonly prescribed therapeutic diets.
• Perform infection control practices including: proper handwashing techniques, use of gloves, proper disposal of blood and body fluids and secretions, proper implementation of universal precautions and isolation technique, cleanliness of resident care areas.

Personal Care

• Display ability to give personal care including the areas of: bathing-complete/partial, tub or shower, perineal care, oral hygiene‑denture care, nail and hair care, dress/undress, prepare for meals, assist to feed, use of adaptive utensil/devices, assist with bowel/bladder elimination, care of the dying and post‑mortem care.

Restorative Services

• Display ability to perform restorative services including: apply/use assistive devices for ambulation, eating, and dressing; maintenance of range of motion, proper turning, positioning, transferring, bowel and bladder training, care and use of prosthetic devices.

Resident Rights

• Demonstrate behavior that indicates recognition of residents' right to privacy and confidentiality. Allow for resident choices, activity involvement, and respect of resident belongings. Understand resident abuse policy and indicate a willingness to adhere to that policy. Respect resident's preferences and background.

Little Sisters of the Poor, Holy Family Residence