Sanford Health·Le Mars, Iowa
Provides resident-centered nursing care and assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, and mobility under RN supervision. Responsible for monitoring vital signs, documenting resident interactions, and communicating changes in condition to the charge nurse.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Compensation:
$17.00 - $25.50 $2,500 Sign-On Bonus! Union Position: No Department Details Summary 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.
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 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. The CNA 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. The CNA completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. The CNA assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate.
The CNA 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.
The CNA communicates resident's changing condition and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse.
The CNA 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.
The CNA provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate.
The CNA may participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.
High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
Minimum age of 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Requires a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or the ability to obtain one within four months. High school diploma or GED is preferred, and candidates must maintain annual continuing education credits.
Market context
In Iowa, support-services roles often see steady demand because healthcare and home-based care settings rely on dependable staff for daily assistance and continuity. These positions can be competitive when employers need candidates with active Iowa CNA certification, homemaker-home health aide training, and reliable transportation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license, insurance, and background-check readiness before applying.