Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC), Local Traveler

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.

Department Details

Travel required to support multiple locations within a 75-mile radius of permanent address.

Pay

Salary Range: $17.00 - $25.50 per hour

• $7/hr premium pay
• $1.25/hour weekend shift differential
• $1.25/hour evening/night shift differential (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)

Schedule

PRN (as needed) – shift and weekly hours vary

• Minimum of 30 hours per month
• One weekend shift per month

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN).
• Deliver age-appropriate care related to physical and psychological needs as per the care plan.
• Assist with basic health care needs, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and vital sign recording.
• Provide psychosocial support and personal care to assigned residents.
• Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, walking, and range-of-motion exercises using proper techniques and equipment.
• Prepare and serve meals, ensuring a positive dining experience; provide water and supplements as needed.
• Support providers and nursing staff with procedures when necessary.
• Document resident interactions, care outcomes, behaviors, activities, and dietary intake.
• Communicate changes in resident condition or care concerns to the charge nurse.
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to maintain clean living areas.
• Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, encouraging resident participation.
• May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces.

Requirements

• 3 months of experience in Long Term Care required (6 months preferred).
• High school graduate or GED preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA within four months of hire (training and certification provided by facility).
• Colorado locations: Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) certification may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete yearly competency testing and maintain continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours annually).
• Maintain all required certifications.
• When applicable, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• For applicable roles, must meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a valid driver’s license and motor vehicle report.