CNA - Full Time Nights - SF Village

Facility: Gss Sd Sxf Vlg, Sioux Falls, SD – 3901 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, USA

About the role

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 residents 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic health care needs including daily living activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned residents.
• Assist residents in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment; provide range of motion and passive exercises.
• Complete tasks related to food preparation and dining, creating a positive dining experience for residents; assist residents with meals and snacks, provide water and supplements as appropriate.
• Aid providers and nursing staff members with procedures, if needed.
• Document resident interactions as needed and outcomes related to resident care, behavior, activity, and dietary.
• Communicate residents' changing conditions and care-related concerns/responses to the charge nurse.
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational.
• Provide assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs; encourage resident participation.
• May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

Requirements

• 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 complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits for each year. A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually.
• Maintain 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. Must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per Sanford Driving Policy per the leader's request.

Benefits

• Fun, family-oriented work environment
• Shift differential for nights and weekends
• Holiday pay
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Paid time off
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Company-matched 401(k) retirement plan
• Salary increases
• Referral bonuses
• Advancement opportunities
• Compassionate leave
• Education assistance – scholarships and sponsorships
• Continuing education
• Years of service recognition program
• $2,500 sign-on bonus

Pay

Salary range: $18.50 - $25.50 per hour

Schedule

• Full-time, 36 hours per week
• 12-hour overnight shift: 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required