CNA - Full Time Day

Good-Samaritan; Canton (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Nursing Assistant (NA) at Good Samaritan in Canton, SD provides resident-centered care during day shifts in a full-time schedule, with two 8-hour and two 12-hour assignments and every other weekend/holiday. A $4,000 sign-on bonus is available and CNA certification is required or in progress.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, recording vital signs, helping with transfers, meals, hygiene, and collaborating with the RN and nursing team to follow care plans while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 16; prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Required CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or CNA in training within four months of start date.
• Annual competency testing and minimum 12 hours of continuing education every year.
• If applicable, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• May be classified as Sanford Category II Driver with a valid driver’s license and driving policy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
• Record vital signs and document resident information.
• Assist with transfers, range of motion, and activities of daily living.
• Support meals, hydration, and psychosocial needs; follow care plans and infection control policies.

Skills

CNA certification

Patient care

Vital signs

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 Canton Ctr
Location: Canton, SD
Address: 1022 N Dakota St, Canton, SD 57013, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $18.50 - $25.50
Pay Info: $4,000 Sign on Bonus!

Department Details

This position is full time, day shift, every other weekend and holiday. It will be two 8''s and two 12's.
Day shift: 6am to 2:30pm and 6am to 6pm
$4,000 Sign on Bonus!

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 leader's 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.
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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-0267000
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No