CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant

Sanford Health

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

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeCanistota • South Dakota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $19 - $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 control policies and maintaining required certifications. Proficient in documenting care outcomes and communicating effectively with nursing staff.

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Resident-Centered CareVital Sign CollectionInfection Control ProceduresClinical Experience in Long-Term Care

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Hard Skills

Bathing AssistanceToileting AssistanceGrooming AssistanceDressing AssistanceTransferring TechniquesRange-of-Motion ExercisesFood PreparationDocumenting Care OutcomesCollecting Body Fluid SpecimensHousekeeping Services

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsEmpathyTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityEncouraging Participation

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry

Industry Keywords

Long-Term CarePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)Continuing EducationClinical Competency TestingResident Interaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as caregiver to residents during the scheduled work period in long-term care
Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN)
Provide bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, vital-sign collection and recording, psychosocial support, and personal care
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, walking, range-of-motion exercises, and passive exercises using appropriate techniques and equipment
Complete food preparation and dining tasks and assist residents with meals, snacks, 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 residents' 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 wellness and recreational programs and encourage resident participation
Participate in departmental or organization committees and task forces as needed
Follow infection prevention, control policies, and Personal Protective Equipment procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum age of 16
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
Maintains a record of continuing education credits; 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
Must be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions when the role classifies as a Sanford Category II Driver
Must provide a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver's license when applicable
Must be open to working day, evening, night, and weekend shifts
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred
High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

$10,000 Sign on Bonus
$5/hr Flex Premium
$2.50/hr Location Premium
CNA training and certification required and provided by facility
Continuing education credits and required annual competency testing