CNA - Full Time - Evening

Join our not-for-profit organization with over 100 years of providing housing and services to seniors, committed to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

About the role

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents during the scheduled work period in long-term care. 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, including daily living activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, and obtaining and recording vital signs.
• Provide psychosocial support and personal care to assigned residents.
• Assist residents in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct techniques and equipment; provide range of motion and passive exercises.
• Complete tasks related to food preparation and dining, ensuring a positive dining experience; assist with meals, snacks, water, and supplements.
• Aid providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
• Document resident interactions, care outcomes, behavior, activity, and dietary information.
• Communicate residents' changing conditions and care-related concerns to the charge nurse.
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to maintain clean and operational living areas.
• 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, but 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 within four months of hire (enrollment in a training program or obtaining certification through endorsement). CNA training and certification provided by the facility.
• Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours annually).
• Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
• When applicable, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry for applicable states.
• For roles requiring driving, a valid driver’s license and a motor vehicle report may be required, along with medical qualification per Sanford Driving Policy.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with sign-on bonus available.
• Direct access to daily earnings.
• Fun, family-oriented work environment.
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous shift differentials.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Company-matched 401(k) retirement plan.
• Salary increases and referral bonuses.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and compassionate leave.
• Education assistance, scholarships, and sponsorships.

Pay

Salary range: $18.00 - $25.50 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time, evening shift. Weekly hours: 40.00.

Location: 1311 N Hiawatha Ave, Pipestone, MN 56164, USA