CNA - FT Evenings - Good Samaritan - Long Term Care

sanford; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night diff

Weekend diff

Advancement

Education assistance

Continuing education

Early access to earnings

Benefits package

Job summary

Sanford Health’s Good Samaritan Center in Olathe is hiring a Nursing Assistant (NA) to provide resident-centered care in a skilled nursing and memory care setting. You will assist with daily living activities, document vitals, and support RN supervision, with emphasis on infection control and compassionate care.

Eligible CNAs receive generous night and weekend differentials, opportunities for advancement, and access to education programs.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required; must be registered with the state board or in a training program within four months.
• Annual competency testing and a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education are required.
• If applicable, may require driving eligibility per Sanford Driving Policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and basic health care needs.
• Record vital signs and document resident interactions.
• Support RN and staff; assist with meals, mobility, and daily routines.
• Follow infection prevention policies and PPE usage.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Infection control

Education

CNA certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift

8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation

Salary Range: $17.00 - $25.50

Sign On Bonuses for FT CNAs!

Union Position

No

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

At the Good Samaritan Center, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

The Good Samaritan Center in Olathe is a beautiful Skilled nursing and Memory Care facility.

What’s in it for you:

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Continuing education
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

*Active KS CNA required before starting!

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.

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