Night Shift CNA — Long-Term Care Caregiver

Sanford; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) to provide resident-centered care in long-term care settings during night shifts. The role supports RN supervision and follows care plans, infection control, and PPE guidelines.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, transfers, and documentation. CNA certification is required or in-process, with opportunities for ongoing education and eligibility for Sanford driving duties where

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Nursing assistance

Vital signs

Infection control

Education

GED or HS diploma

CNA certification

Job description

Sanford Health in the United States is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) to provide resident-centered care in long-term care settings during night shifts. The role supports RN supervision and follows care plans, infection control, and PPE guidelines.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, transfers, and documentation. CNA certification is required or in-process, with opportunities for ongoing education and eligibility for Sanford driving duties where