CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant - FT Evenings - Bethany

Facility: GSS MN Brainerd Bethany • Location: Brainerd, MN • Full-time, 32 hours per week (evening shifts 2:00 PM–10:30 PM, every other weekend and holiday)

About the role

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) serves as caregiver to residents during the scheduled work period in long-term care (LTC). Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Delivers age-appropriate care related to physical and psychological needs as per the care plan. Follows infection prevention and control policies and uses Personal Protective Equipment. Accountable as a member of the nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic health care needs and daily living activities: bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support.
• Help residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks, provide water and supplements, and create a positive dining experience.
• Aid providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
• Document resident interactions, care outcomes, behavior, activity, and dietary information.
• Communicate resident’s changing condition and care concerns to the charge nurse.
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to keep living areas clean and operational.
• Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs; encourage resident participation.
• May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED preferred; not required.
• Minimum age of 16.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing required; certification can be obtained within four months of hire by enrolling in a training program or through endorsement (facility provides training and certification).
• Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours annually).
• Maintain all required department-specific certifications.
• When applicable, register with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry for the state.
• If required by role, qualify as a Sanford Category II Driver: valid driver’s license, motor vehicle report, and medical qualification per Sanford Driving Policy.

Pay

Salary range: $20.00 – $25.50 per hour. $5,000 sign-on bonus available. Additional incentives: $1.25/hour for weekend shifts and $1.25/hour for hours worked between 6:00 PM–6:00 AM.

Schedule

• Full-time, 32 hours per week.
• Evening shifts: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
• Every other weekend and holiday required.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Work/life balance benefits.
• Generous time-off package.