CNA – Full Time Evening/Night

Sanford Health

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

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeCanton • 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 prevention protocols and maintaining required certifications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Resident-Centered CareVital Signs MonitoringInfection PreventionClinical Experience in Long-Term Care

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Hard Skills

Daily Living AssistanceBathing AssistanceGrooming AssistanceTransferring and RepositioningFood PreparationDocumenting Care OutcomesCollecting Body Fluid SpecimensAssisting with Vital SignsParticipating in Wellness ProgramsHousekeeping Services

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsEmpathyTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Long-Term CareResident Care PlansPersonal Protective EquipmentContinuing EducationClinical Competency Testing

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 the supervision of a registered nurse
Deliver age-appropriate care according to care plans
Assist with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, vital signs, psychosocial support, and personal care
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, walking, range-of-motion, and passive exercises
Complete food preparation and dining tasks; assist 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 changing resident 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 activities
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed
Follow infection prevention, control policies, and personal protective equipment requirements

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
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
High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred
Depending on facility and required responsibilities, may require a motor vehicle report, proof of valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions

Benefits

Comp & perks

$10,000 Sign on Bonus
Generous night and weekend shift differentials
Advancement opportunities
Various education assistance programs
Direct access to your earnings daily
Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)