Certified Nursing Assistant (Straight Nights) - Assisted Living

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (Straight Nights) | Assisted Living | Bemidji

City: Bemidji

State: MN

Department : Operations - Sr Living - Windsong - Bemidji

Job Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Nights

Hours Per Shift: 8 hr

JOB SUMMARY

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.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

DEPARTMENT DETAILS

This is a full-time position, 72 hours every pay period. Straight nights shifts with rotating weekends and holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to acquire a basic knowledge of resident care principles, medical terminology and equipment within the assigned service area. Food service experience preferred, but not required. In Minnesota, a Certified Nursing Assistant must be certified and registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.

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City: Bemidji

State: MN

Job Function: Nursing

Job Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Nights

Req Number: WD13022