Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC) (Night Shift)
Affinity Home Health Care Inc · Waskish, MN · 6 days ago
HealthcareInternship
About the role
Join a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing quality senior housing and services in a Christian environment. Serve as a Nursing Assistant (NA) and caregiver in long-term care, delivering resident-centered nursing and daily living support under RN supervision. Provide age-appropriate care addressing physical and psychological needs as outlined in the care plan.
Responsibilities
- Follow infection prevention, PPE use, and safety protocols.
- Assist residents with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and vital signs monitoring.
- Provide psychosocial support and encourage participation in wellness activities.
- Support transfers, repositioning, movement, and range of motion exercises.
- Help with food preparation, dining, and mealtime assistance.
- Document resident interactions, changes in condition, and care outcomes.
- Collect non-invasive specimens and monitor vital signs.
- Assist with housekeeping and laundry tasks as needed.
- Participate in recreational programs and organizational committees.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred; minimum age of 16.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required (facility-provided training available if needed).
- Complete annual competency testing and maintain continuing education (minimum 12 hours/year).
- State certification and registration as applicable.
- Some roles may involve driving responsibilities.
Skills
- Compassion and strong communication abilities.
- Adherence to safety and infection control protocols.
- Accurate documentation and teamwork.
- Basic caregiving skills.