CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - Local Traveler

Good Samaritan; Cavour Township (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$7/hr premium

Weekend differential

Evening/night differential

Job summary

The Nursing Assistant (NA) at Good Samaritan provides resident-centered care in a long-term care setting under the supervision of an RN. You will assist with daily living activities, basic health needs and support mobility while following care plans and infection control policies.

This PRN role requires a CNA certification, 18 years of age minimum, and willingness to travel within a 75-mile radius of Miller, SD.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• 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.
• Colorado: Depending on facility, QMAP certification with the Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment required.
• Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours annually).
• When applicable, for applicable states, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under RN supervision.
• Assist with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, obtaining and recording vital signs.
• Assist residents in transferring, repositioning, and walking using proper techniques; provide ROM and passive exercises.
• Complete tasks related to food preparation and dining, ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Assist with documentation of resident interactions and communicate changes to the charge nurse.
• Support wellness and recreational programs and assist with transportation when needed.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

CNA certification with State Board of Nursing

High school diploma or GED

QMAP certification (Colorado)

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 SD Miller Prairie Ctr

Location: Miller, SD

Address: 421 E 4th St, Miller, SD 57362, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Salary Range: $17.00 - $25.50

Department Details

Positions requirements and benefits

Travel required to support multiple locations within 75-mile radius of permanent address

Premium Pay Rates

• $7/hr premium
• $1.25/hour weekend shift differential
• $1.25/hour evening/night shift differential (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)

Experience Requirements

3 months experience in Long Term Care required (6 months preferred)

Scheduling Requirements

Minimum of 30 hours per month

One weekend shift per month

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 of 18 years of age.

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.

Colorado: Depending on facility, Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) certification with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment required.

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.

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 or send an email to .

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-0274306

Job Function: Nursing

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