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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. 

 Work Shift: Evening (United States of America)

 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

 Compensation:
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.
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
Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talentsanfordhealth.org.
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