Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care - PRN

Good Samaritan; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/weekend differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Active CNA license required at hire

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Loveland, CO is seeking a Nursing Assistant (CNA) to deliver resident-centered care in a long-term care setting. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and support the care team under RN supervision.

.Require CNA certification, a willingness to work varied 12-hour shifts, and compliance with infection control policies. Night/weekend differentials and a comprehensive benefits package are included for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Active CNA certification required or in process per state.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• Minimum age of 16 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care under RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and daily living tasks.
• Document resident interactions and report changes to charge nurse.

Skills

CNA Certification

Resident Care Skills

Vital Signs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA Certification

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 CO Loveland

Location: Loveland, CO

Address: 2101 S Garfield Ave, Loveland, CO 80537, USA

Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Salary Range: $19.00 - $26.75

Pay Info: Additional pay for nights and weekends

Come join one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922. Our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this! A senior skilled nursing facility specializing in assisted living, long-term and post-acute care services.

What’s In It For You

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Continuing education
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)
• Active CNA license required at time of hire

You must agree to cover at least 4 shifts a month, one of them being on a weekend.

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.
• 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-0279735

Job Function: Nursing

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