Long Term Care CNA

Position Type

Full‑Time (36‑40 hours/week), Non‑exempt

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in good standing with the State of North Dakota.
• Current BLS certification.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must have driver’s license.
• Must be able to drive company vehicles to transport residents as needed.
• No disciplinary action in effect against certification.

• Provides supportive services to nurse(s) and other staff as needed and performs duties as assigned.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living in accordance with care plans and established policies.
• Assists with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents between beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Coordinates dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set‑up, clean‑up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.
• Delivers nutritional supplements to residents at assigned times and provides assistance as necessary to ensure intake.
• Weighs residents according to facility policy and records weight in designated locations, reporting weight changes to nurse and DON.
• Tracks the condition of the resident’s skin, reporting any pressure areas, skin breakdown or skin tears to nurse and supervisor.
• Assists with toileting program activities.
• Completes flow sheets daily to indicate that the specified task was done and documents the progress of each resident as directed by DON.
• Keeps nurse and DON informed of factors that interfere with performing the work, such as resident refusal or re‑assignment.
• Reports changes in a resident’s condition to nurse and supervisor.
• Follows infection control practices, Universal Precautions, OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standard, and compliance with established policies.
• May drive company vehicles to transport residents to appointments as needed.
• Attends department and in‑service meetings.
• Performs all duties requested by the DON and/or CEO/Administrator.

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect, promoting and protecting residents’ rights.
• Adheres to all facility policies and procedures, and complies with state/federal regulations.
• Maintains safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and the staff.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information.
• Reports non‑compliance, breaches in confidentiality, or incidents of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment to appropriate personnel and protects residents from abuse.
• Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals according to facility policy.
• Participates in life safety and emergency drills and training, fulfilling responsibilities during activation of emergency plans.
• Reports work‑related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Completes all assigned training and skills competency.
• Attends care‑plan meetings of assigned residents.
• Participates in QAQI or facility assessment activities as needed.
• Accepts CNA assignments as staffing needs require and performs CNA duties in accordance with facility policies.
• Uses proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Visual and auditory ability to assess resident conditions.
• Can follow oral and written instructions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and exercise judgment.
• Can relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Strong listening skills and ability to handle conflict professionally.
• A supportive team member, contributing to teamwork.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Operates independently, organizes, plans, and manages time effectively.
• Deals tactfully with personnel, residents, family, staff.
• Patient, tactful, to deal with difficult residents.
• Does not pose a threat to others’ health and safety.
• Can move intermittently throughout the workday and maintain good balance, stand for prolonged periods, and have hand/finger dexterity for resident care and CPR.
• Can walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, and press up to 50 pounds.
• Can respond quickly to unexpected resident safety needs.
• Meets general health requirements per facility policy (medical exams, immunity status).
• Able to work beyond normal hours and on weekends/holidays when necessary.
• Assists in evacuation during emergencies.
• May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, chemicals, odors, and hostile residents.
• Intermediate computer skills for records and electronic medical records.

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Floating Holiday
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Shift Differentials for Long‑Term Care, Surgery, Night, and Weekend
• Sign‑on bonus may apply

Tioga Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.