Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC)

Good Samaritan; Marion (SD); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,128; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in South Dakota is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to deliver resident-centered care in a long-term care setting. The role involves assisting residents with daily living activities, providing essential nursing care, and keeping accurate records of resident interactions. Candidates must be at least 16 years old and have or be enrolled in a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program. The position offers a full-time schedule with varied shifts, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Minimum age of 16; prior clinical experience preferred.
• Completes annual continuing education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
• Assists with basic health care needs and daily activities.
• Documents resident interactions and reports changes to nursing staff.

Skills

Resident-centered nursing care

Basic health care assistance

Communication skills

Infection control knowledge

Transfer techniques

Education

High school graduate or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Overview

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• Facility: GSS SD Howard Ctr
• Location: Howard, SD
• Address: 300 W Hazel Ave, Howard, SD 57349, USA
• Shift: 8 Hours - Varied Shifts
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Weekly Hours: 40.00
• Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.50

Responsibilities

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.

• Assists providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
• Documents resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and dietary.
• Communicates resident’s changing condition and care-related concerns to the charge nurse.
• Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and vital signs.
• Provides housekeeping and laundry services to keep living areas clean and operational.
• Assists with wellness and recreational programs and encourages resident participation.
• 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.
• Req Number: R-0256603
• Job Function: Nursing
• Featured: No

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 .

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