CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - Woodland - PT - Night Shift

Good Samaritan Society; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,128; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Shift incentives

401(k) retirement plan

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

The Nursing Assistant (NA) at Good Samaritan – Woodland in Brainerd, MN provides resident-centered care during the night shift, assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, and mobility under RN supervision. This role supports dining, hygiene, and comfort while maintaining infection prevention practices.

Part-time schedule includes 16 hours per week with every other weekend and rotating holidays, night hours 10:00pm–6:30am, and shift incentives.

Qualifications

• Must have Minnesota CNA certification or be enrolled to obtain it within four months.
• Experience in long-term care or clinical settings is preferred.
• Must maintain annual continuing education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility under RN supervision.
• Document vital signs and care provided, following care plans.
• Support dining, housekeeping, and activity participation as needed.

Skills

Night shift

Teamwork

Communication

Resident care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Minnesota CNA certification

Job description

Overview

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 Mn Brainerd Wdld
Location: Brainerd, MN
Address: 100 Buffalo Hills Ln W, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Night Shifts
Job Schedule: Part time
Weekly Hours: 16.00
Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.50

Department Details

Good Samaritan – Woodland is a 42-bed long-term skilled care and transitional care facility located in Brainerd, Minnesota, in an area known as “The Heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area”.

• Part Time – 32 Hours a bi-weekly pay period
• Night Shift – 10:00pm to 6:30am
• Every Other Weekend and Rotating Holidays
• Additional weekend incentive of $1.25 an hour
• Additional shift incentive of $1.25 for any hours worked from 6:00pm to 6:00am
• Sign-on Bonus (if eligibility requirements are met)
• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in Minnesota, or the ability to become certified within 4 months

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.