CNA - Sheldon Care Center - PRN

Sanford Health - Sheldon, IA

Sheldon, IA

Hospitals

About the position

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. Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, 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 and also provides range of motion and passive exercises. Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate. The NA 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 and encourages residents to participate. May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident.
• Follows infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use.
• Assists with daily living activities including bathing, toileting, grooming, and dressing.
• Obtains and records vital signs.
• Provides psychosocial support and personal care to assigned residents.
• Assists residents in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct techniques.
• Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining.
• Documents resident interactions and outcomes related to care.
• Communicates changes in resident's condition to the charge nurse.
• Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens.
• Provides housekeeping and laundry services.
• Encourages residents to participate in wellness and recreational programs.

Requirements

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred.
• 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.
• Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing.
• Maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year, with a minimum of 12 hours required annually.
• Certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry when applicable.
• Valid driver's license and medically qualified to perform essential driving functions if classified as a Sanford Category II Driver.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package