CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT - Days

Good Samaritan; Algona (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Algona, IA, is hiring a Nursing Assistant (NA) for a full-time, day shift in a long-term care setting. The role focuses on resident-centered nursing care, daily living assistance, and adherence to care plans under RN supervision.

You will assist with bathing, mobility, vital signs, documentation, and basic health tasks, while maintaining infection prevention, PPE use, and quality standards in a supportive Christian environment.

Qualifications

• CNA certification is required or in progress with facility support.
• Experience in long-term care and the ability to follow care plans.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and PPE use.
• Must maintain yearly competency testing and continuing education credits.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care during scheduled shifts.
• Assist with daily living activities: bathing, grooming, toileting, nutrition support.
• Record vital signs and document resident observations.
• Communicate changes in resident condition to the charge nurse.
• Assist with transfers, ROM, and mobility using proper techniques.
• Support basic housekeeping and dining tasks to ensure comfort and safety.
• Participate in wellness and recreational activities as needed.

Skills

CNA certification

Vital signs

Resident care

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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 IA Algona Ctr

Location: Algona, IA

Address: 412 W Kennedy, Algona, IA 50511, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $20.50 - $29.50

Job 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. 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. 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. Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate. May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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. A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually. Maintains all department specific required certifications.
• When applicable, for applicable states, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver's license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0272359

Job Function: Nursing

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