Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA | Facility | Part Time

Good Samaritan; Cavour Township (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant (CNA) at the GSS SD Desmet Ctr in South Dakota. This full-time day-shift role involves resident-centered nursing care under RN supervision, assisting with activities of daily living, vital signs, transfers, and basic health care tasks.

You will contribute to infection prevention and maintain resident comfort. Requirements include CNA certification through the State Board of Nursing (or in progress within four months) and a high school

Qualifications

• CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or in process of obtaining certification within four months.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Annual competency testing and continuing education credits required.

Responsibilities

• Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under RN supervision.
• Assists with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, grooming, vital signs, and psychosocial support.
• Helps with transferring, repositioning, walking, and ROM exercises using proper techniques.
• Assists with food preparation, dining, hydration, and meal assistance.
• Documents resident interactions and communicates changes to the charge nurse.
• Provides housekeeping and laundry to keep living areas clean and functional.
• Supports wellness and recreational programs and encourages resident participation.

Skills

CNA certification

Patient care

Vital signs

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA training or certification in progress

Job description

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility

GSS SD Desmet Ctr

Shift

8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule

Full time

Pay Info

This position is eligible for a $10,000 Sign on Bonus!

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. 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. 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. Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate. The NA 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. Communicates resident's changing condition and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse. Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational. Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate.

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.

Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

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 and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year.

Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motorthis position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request.

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• a 401(k) retirement plan
• work/life balance benefits
• a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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