CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT Days

sanford; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Direct access to your earnings daily

Flexible Scheduling Options Available

Generous Shift Differentials

Salary Increases

Compassionate Leave

Education Assistance

Scholarships and Sponsorships

Continuing Education

Years of Service Recognition Program

Verizon and AT&T Discounts

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Sanford Hutchinson Village in Hutchinson, KS is hiring Nursing Assistants (NA) to provide resident-centered care in our long-term and post-acute care facility. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and support the care team under the supervision of an RN.

The role requires a CNA certification or enrollment, a high school diploma or GED, and a minimum age of 16. We offer competitive pay, shift differentials, and opportunities for education assistance.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 16.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred.
• CNA certification is required and provided by the facility.
• Maintains continuing education credits annually.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with basic health care needs and daily living activities.
• Assist residents with transferring, repositioning and walking using proper techniques.
• Provide range of motion and passive exercises as directed.
• Support meal preparation and dining to create a positive dining experience.
• Assist with meals, hydration, and supplements as appropriate.
• Document resident interactions and report changes to the RN.
• Support housekeeping, laundry, and participation in wellness programs.
• Adhere to infection prevention and PPE policies.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Minimum age 16

Job description

Work Shift

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation

Salary Range: $17.00 - $25.50

Union Position

No

Department Details

Hutchinson Village is a 65-bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care services. Our staff is compassionate and dedicated to the residents. The Good Samaritan Society is proud to be one of the largest non-profit providers of senior services in the US.

Since our founding in 1922, we have been driven by our mission and belief. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion.

Some of the benefits to working at Good Samaritan Society are

• Competitive Compensation
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Flexible Scheduling Options Available
• Generous Shift Differentials
• Salary Increases
• Compassionate Leave
• Education Assistance
• Scholarships and Sponsorships
• Continuing Education
• Years of Service Recognition Program
• Verizon and AT&T Discounts
• Hotel Discounts

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.

Job Description

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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.