Night-Shift CNA: Senior Caregiver, Full-Time with Benefits

Good Samaritan; Indianola (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/weekend shift differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Indianola, IA seeks a Nursing Assistant (NA) for long-term care, working 12-hour night shifts as part of a full-time schedule. The NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under RN supervision, including vital signs, hygiene, and mobility support.

Qualifications include a CNA certification and a high school diploma or GED. The position offers education benefits, schedule differentials, and opportunities for advancement within a large nonprofit

Qualifications

• High school graduate or 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care and provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of an RN.
• Assists with basic health care needs including daily living activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support.
• Assists residents with meals and snacks and supports wellness and recreational programs.

Education

CNA certification (State Board) or equivalent

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Good Samaritan in Indianola, IA seeks a Nursing Assistant (NA) for long-term care, working 12-hour night shifts as part of a full-time schedule. The NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under RN supervision, including vital signs, hygiene, and mobility support.

Qualifications include a CNA certification and a high school diploma or GED. The position offers education benefits, schedule differentials, and opportunities for advancement within a large nonprofit