Nursing Assistant, Certified - FT Evening

Good Samaritan; Nekoma (ND); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance

Generous time off

Job summary

The Nursing Assistant (NA) at Good Samaritan serves as a caregiver to residents during the shift in Park River, ND, providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of an RN. You will follow care plans and uphold infection prevention and PPE protocols.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, vital signs, transfers, and documentation of care and resident condition.

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.
• CNA certification with the State Board, or state-certified CNA within four months of entry.
• CNA training and certification provided by facility.
• Completes yearly competency testing and 12 hours CE annually.
• Maintains required certifications and, where applicable, UAP Registry.
• May be classified as Sanford driver with valid license and driving duties.

Responsibilities

• The Nursing Assistant provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of an RN.
• Delivers care per care plans and follows infection prevention and PPE policies.
• Assists with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, vital signs, transfers, and ROM exercises.
• Documents resident interactions and communicates changes in condition to the charge nurse.
• Provides housekeeping and laundry support and assists with wellness activities.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Infection control

PPE protocol

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification with State Board

Enrollment in CNA training program

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 Information

Facility: GSS ND Park River

Location: Park River, ND

Address: 301 Co Rd 12B, Park River, ND 58270, USA

Work Schedule

Shift: 8 Hours - Evening Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Compensation

Salary Range: $21.00 - $25.00

Sign on Bonus Available: $5,000

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 of entry into the position. Enrollment in a training program or in the process of obtaining certification through endorsement is required.
• 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, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry for applicable states.
• 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. Must also be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per Sanford Driving Policy.

Benefits

• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Work/life balance benefits.
• Generous time‑off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance.

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 benefits.

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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.