Nursing Assistant Trainee: CNA Certification Path

Good Samaritan Society; South Dakota; Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Nursing Assistant Trainee program at Good Samaritan Society De Smet Center in De Smet, SD, offers a learning path to become a certified nursing assistant under nurse supervision. Trainees work with a preceptor in a hybrid format and prepare for state exams to obtain CNA certification.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, independence, and safety, with the trainee supporting basic health care, vital signs, and daily living activities while developing critical thinking and communication

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Minimum age of 16.
• CNA license required within four months of employment.
• UAP Registry where applicable, per state.
• May be classified as a Sanford Category II Driver depending on facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and activities of daily living under supervision.
• Document client care and communicate changes to licensed nurse.
• Assist with transfers, range of motion, and mobility support.
• Aid with meals, hydration, and nutritional supplements.
• Support housekeeping and non-certified nursing assistant duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

Job description

The Nursing Assistant Trainee program at Good Samaritan Society De Smet Center in De Smet, SD, offers a learning path to become a certified nursing assistant under nurse supervision. Trainees work with a preceptor in a hybrid format and prepare for state exams to obtain CNA certification.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, independence, and safety, with the trainee supporting basic health care, vital signs, and daily living activities while developing critical thinking and communication