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 rate
• $1.25/hour weekend shift differential
• $1.25/hour evening/night shift differential (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)

Schedule

PRN (as needed)

• 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 care plan.
• Assist with basic health care needs, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and obtaining/recording vital signs.
• Provide psychosocial support and personal care to assigned residents.
• Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct techniques and equipment.
• Provide range of motion and passive exercises.
• Prepare food, assist with meals/snacks, and create a positive dining experience.
• Provide water and supplements as appropriate.
• Aid providers and nursing staff with procedures if 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 maintain clean living areas.
• Assist with wellness and recreational programs, encouraging resident participation.
• Participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

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.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• 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: Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) certification may be required depending on facility.
• Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific 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.
• If required, must meet Sanford Category II Driver qualifications, including a valid driver’s license and motor vehicle report.

Benefits

Drug-free workplace policy; pre-employment drug screen and background check required as a condition of employment.