CNA - Full Time Evening/Nights

Good Samaritan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to residents in long-term care, providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN).

Assists with basic health care needs, including vital signs, transfers, mobility, feeding, and personal care, while adhering to infection prevention and PPE policies. Works varied shifts, including nights and evenings. Every other weekend and holidays are required.

Responsibilities

• Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to residents under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN).
• Assists with basic health care needs, including vital signs, transfers, mobility support, feeding, and personal care.

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: Varies
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $18.50 - $25.50
Pay Info: $10,000 Sign on Bonus!

Department Details

This position would be covering both night and evening shifts. Every other weekend and holiday.

$10,000 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.