CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - PRN

Confidential; Carthage Township (SD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide resident-centered care in a long-term care setting. The NA will work under RN supervision, assisting with daily living activities, transferring, vital signs, and basic health needs while following care plans.

Requirements include a CNA certification and high school diploma/GED; 12 hours of annual CEU; and compliance with infection control policies. The role may involve driving responsibilities where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred but not required.
• Minimum age of 16.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or in the process of obtaining certification within four months by training or Endorsement.
• CNA training and certification provided by facility.
• Annual competency testing and continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours).
• Maintains all department-specific required certifications.
• Where applicable, registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• Sanford Driving Policy may apply and a motor vehicle report/valid license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing).
• Assist with transferring, repositioning, and walking using proper techniques and equipment.
• Record vital signs and monitor resident health.
• Assist with meals, dining experience, and nutrition supplementation.
• Support infection control practices and housekeeping duties as needed.
• Document resident interactions and care outcomes; communicate changes to the charge nurse.
• Participate in wellness and recreational programs and department tasks as required.

Skills

Caregiving

Vital signs

Infection control

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification

Job description

Careers With PurposeJoin 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

Location:

De Smet, SD

Address:

411 Calumet Ave N, De Smet, SD 57231, USA

Shift:

Varies

Job Schedule:

PRN

Weekly Hours:

Varies

Salary Range:

$19.00 - $25.50

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 motorvehicle 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. 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.