Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care FTEvenings

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift :

8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

32

Salary Range : $17.75 - $26.75Shift differential pay from 6p-10p and for all hours on the weekends!

Union Position : No

Department Details

Comprehensive benefits package and generous paid time accrual plan

401k retirement savings

Well being solutions

Educational assistance to help with career growth.

Night weekend and pick up shift differentials / incentives available!

Direct access to your earnings daily!

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 residents 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) on facility and required responsibilities this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motorvehicle report and proof of valid drivers license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions ofthis 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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Key Skills

Senior Care,Nursing Home Experience,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Basic Math,Computer Skills,Caregiving,Vital Signs Experience,Medical Terminology,Rota Management,Mentoring,Leadership Skill

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 17 - 26