Certified Nursing Assistant, Long Term Care, Float

Sanford Health

. Serve as caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care .

Posted 9/21/2026part-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesJunior💰 $23 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance in long-term care settings, while adhering to infection prevention protocols and effectively communicating with nursing staff. Holds necessary certifications and maintains compliance with ongoing education and competency testing requirements.

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Long Term Care ExperienceInfection Prevention and ControlVital Signs MonitoringPersonal Care Assistance

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Hard Skills

Resident-Centered CareDaily Living AssistanceVital Signs CollectionFood PreparationDocumentation of CareTransferring and RepositioningRange-of-Motion ExercisesPsychosocial SupportHousekeeping ServicesRecreational Program Assistance

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsEmpathyTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP)Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry

Industry Keywords

Long-Term CareInfection Control PoliciesPersonal Protective EquipmentContinuing EducationClinical Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care
Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under registered nurse supervision
Deliver age-appropriate care according to the care plan
Follow infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use
Assist with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, vital signs, psychosocial support, and personal care
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, walking, range-of-motion exercises, and passive exercises
Complete food preparation and dining tasks
Assist residents with meals and snacks and provide water and supplements
Aid providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and dietary needs
Communicate changing conditions and care concerns to the charge nurse
Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs
Provide housekeeping and laundry services
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs
Encourage residents to participate in programs
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 months experience in Long Term Care required (6 months preferred)
Minimum of 18 years of age
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
A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually
Maintains all department specific required certifications
When applicable, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry
Depending on facility, Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) certification with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment required
May require a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license as a Sanford Category II Driver
Must be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions when applicable
Minimum of 30 hours per month
One weekend shift per month
Travel required to support multiple locations within 75-mile radius of permanent address
High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

$7/hour premium on all hours worked
$1.25/hour weekend shift differential
$1.25/hour evening/night shift differential (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
CNA training and certification required and provided by facility
Continuing education credits and yearly competency testing
Accommodation support for applicants with disabilities