CNA - Full Time Overnights

Facility: GSS KS Oberlin Decatur Cty, Oberlin, KS (108 E Ash St, Oberlin, KS 67749, 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance 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 resident.
• Assists the resident in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment; provides range of motion and passive exercises.
• Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, creating a positive dining experience for the resident; assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate.
• 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; encourages residents to participate.
• 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 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; must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per Sanford Driving Policy per the leader's request.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with direct access to your earnings daily.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Fun, family-oriented work environment.
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance for all full-time employees.
• Generous shift differentials.
• Health Savings Account.
• Company-matched 401(k) retirement plan.
• Salary increases and referral bonuses.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Paid time off and compassionate leave.
• Education assistance, scholarships, and sponsorships.
• Continuing education.
• Years of service recognition program.
• Verizon and AT&T discounts, hotel discounts.

Pay

Salary range: $17.00 - $25.50 per hour.

Schedule

• Shift: 12-hour night shifts.
• Job schedule: Full time.
• Weekly hours: 40.00.