CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT - Evenings

Good Samaritan; Algona (IA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,128; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Algona, IA is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide essential care for residents in a long-term care setting. Responsibilities include assisting with personal health needs and daily living tasks, ensuring a supportive and safe environment.

The ideal candidate should be a high school graduate or equivalent with required CNA certification. This part-time role entails working evening shifts, with salary ranging from $18.00 to $25.50 per hour. Good Samaritan offers various benefits for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum age of 16; prior experience in long-term care preferred.
• CNA certification required within four months.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered care and daily living assistance.
• Assist with basic health care needs and document care outcomes.
• Communicate resident changes and concerns to nursing staff.

Skills

Patient care

Basic health care assistance

Communication

Education

High school graduate or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Overview

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: Evening

Job Schedule: Part time

Weekly Hours: 24.00

Salary Range: $18.00 - $25.50

Responsibilities

• 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 the assigned resident under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN).
• Delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan.
• Follows infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use.
• Provides assistance with basic health care needs including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care.
• Assists the resident in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct transfer techniques and equipment; provides range of motion and passive exercises.
• Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining; creates a positive dining experience; assists residents with meals and snacks; provides water and supplements as appropriate.
• Aids providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed; documents resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and dietary needs.
• Communicates resident's changing condition and care-related concerns to the charge nurse.
• Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs.
• Provides housekeeping and laundry services to help keep living areas clean and operational.
• Supports wellness and recreational programs and encourages resident participation.
• May participate in departmental or organizational 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; a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education required annually. Maintains all department-specific required certifications.
• When applicable, 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, and must be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions per the Sanford Driving Policy.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, 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. 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-0265854

Job Function: Nursing

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