CNA - Full-time (Personal Care Home)

Good Samaritan; Springfield (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society provides compassionate care and services to seniors in a long-term care setting in South Dakota. The Nursing Assistant position supports daily living activities, cares for residents, and collaborates with the nursing team to ensure quality care.

The role requires CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing (or in a training process) and offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus, competitive benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Required CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or in process within four months.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care under RN supervision.
• Assist with daily living activities and meal service.
• Document resident interactions and report changes to charge nurse.
• Maintain infection prevention and PPE protocols.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

GED or high school diploma preferred

Job description

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

Shift

Flex

This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus!

The Good Samaritan Society is committed to providing an unprecedented level of compassionate care and a range of amenities so our residents can enjoy a carefree, fulfilling lifestyle with services tailored to their needs. Good Samaritan in Tyndall offers community fellowship in a setting where residents can call home.

FLEX position Details

• Schedule will vary and include nights and weekends. Additional $5 per hour FLEX premium with the agreement of the varying, non-block schedule
• Additional $1.25 per hour weekend shift differential
• Additional $1.25 per hour evening/night shift differential; Growth opportunities
• 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. 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.

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.

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. Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor

this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request.

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• a 401(k) retirement plan
• work/life balance benefits
• a generous time off package

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. Nursing