CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Nights

Position: CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT - Nights

Job Summary

The Nursing Assistant (NA) provides resident‑centered care in a long‑term care setting, supporting daily living activities and the nursing team under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aid in transferring, repositioning, and walking residents using appropriate techniques and equipment; perform range‑of‑motion and passive exercises.
• Prepare food and assist residents with meals and snacks; offer water and supplements as needed.
• Support nursing staff with procedures and document resident interactions, behaviors, activities, and dietary information.
• Communicate changes in resident condition and care concerns to the charge nurse.
• Collect non‑invasive body fluid specimens and record vital signs.
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties to keep resident areas clean and operational.
• Assist with wellness and recreational programs and encourage resident participation.
• Participate in departmental committees and task forces as required.

Qualifications

• High‑school graduate or GED (preferred but not required).
• Minimum age of 16.
• Prior clinical or nursing‑assistant experience in long‑term care preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required; must be achieved within four months of hire or be enrolled in a state‑approved training program.
• Annual competency testing and completion of required continuing‑education credits (minimum 12 hours per year).
• Maintain all department‑specific certifications and, where applicable, register with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• May be required to hold a valid driver’s license and meet medical qualifications if the role includes driving responsibilities.

EEO Statement

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer. M/F/Disability/Vet. If you have a disability and need an accommodation, please call 1‑877‑949‑5678 or email talent.

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