CNA - Full time - Flex schedule

Good Samaritan; Saint James (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5 per hour differential for flexible/

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Good Samaritan is hiring a Nursing Assistant (NA) to care for residents in a long-term care setting. The NA provides resident-centered nursing care, assisting with activities of daily living and vital signs under RN supervision, following care plans and infection prevention policies.

Applicants should have a CNA certification and may be employed full-time or part-time with benefits; the role includes a flex schedule and opportunities for advancement and education support.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required and provided by facility.
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities (bathing, grooming, feeding) per care plan.
• Provide basic nursing care under RN supervision and document care.
• Assist with transfers, vital signs, and infection control practices.

Skills

CNA certification

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 MN St James Pleasant View

Location: Saint James, MN

Address: 1000 2nd St S, St James, MN 56081, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: Flex

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $22.60 - $25.50

Department Details

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

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

What’s In It For You

• $5.00 per hour additional differential for working a flexible/various schedule
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Shift Details

• Opportunity to create a Full Time schedule that works for you
• e/o weekend required
• Rotating holiday schedule
• CNA certificate required

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.

Req Number: R-0278926

Job Function: Nursing

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