Responsibilities

As a CNA at CHI St. Francis Health, you will help our patients by providing nursing care to our Long Term Care (LTC) residents under the direction of the physician or registered nurse.

Every day you will work with our patients to evaluate their needs and provide physical or psychosocial care.  To be successful in this role, you must have a genuine compassion for your patients’ well-being and understand the role you play in helping our our patients feel at ease. You also have the patience to explain the process, answer questions and update documentation. 

The Certified Nurse Assistant (herewith referred to as C.N.A.) provides daily cares of residents in the nursing home by supporting personal hygiene and daily living needs.

Essential Key Job ResponsibilitiesFulfills basic quality of life needs for residentsAnswer call lightsAssist with preparation of meals, serve meals, feed patientsVital signs (BP, T, P, R, and SaO2) weight measurementsMake beds, keep rooms cleanAmbulating, turning and positioning patientsKnowledge of isolation techniquesReporting observations of patient to unit supervisorDocumentation of care providedSafe patient handling (for self and patient)Laundering of residents clothingStrong work ethic and abilityNon-essential Job ResponsibilitiesOther duties as assigned by management
Qualifications

Certified Nursing Assistant or be enrolled in a Nursing Assistant class and willing to obtain certification for the position within six (6) months

Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association

Must be at least 16 years of age

Reliable attendance

Customer Service Skills

Ability to use computer charting

Ability to work as part a team

Ability to operate equipment needed to assess patient

Overview

CHI St. Francis Health is a ministry serving the head of the Red River basin, located in Breckenridge Minnesota, founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls in 1899. St. Francis is an organization that provides a full continuum of health care services. We promote health, healing and community through works of care and compassion. We are committed to a holistic healing ministry and a quality management philosophy using the St. Francis Core Values for its foundation. Our employees and medical staff take pride in providing innovative and high-quality service in a healing environment. St. Francis Health is a part of CommonSpirit Health, a national health care ministry that shares the following mission, vision, and values.