Nursing Assistant Trainee - PT Evening

Good Samaritan; Lakota (ND); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time-off package

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Lakota, ND is seeking a Nursing Assistant Trainee to provide personal care to clients under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This position involves a hybrid training program, allowing the trainee to gain competence in caregiving and prepare for the Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) certification.

The ideal candidate is at least 16 years old, and a high school diploma or GED is preferred. An attractive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans, is offered. Join us to make a difference in people's lives!

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license required within four months of employment.
• Must be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the care team and document client care when appropriate.
• Communicate changes in client condition and care-related concerns to a licensed nurse.
• Assist clients with basic health-care needs and daily living activities.

Skills

Assisting with daily living activities

Communication skills

Basic health care knowledge

Education

High school graduate or GED

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 Nd Lakota Ctr

Location: Lakota, ND

Address: 608 4th Ave SW, Lakota, ND 58344, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Evening Shift

Job Schedule: Full Time

Weekly Hours: 36.00

Starting Rate: $17.00

Job Summary

The Nursing Assistant Trainee is enrolled in a learning experience designed to develop the confidence and competence to serve as a caregiver that provides personal care to clients. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse and in partnership with a preceptor, the trainee provides holistic client‑centered care that promotes independence and client rights in a safe, caring, and efficient manner. The trainee is required to work within the role of a non‑certified nursing assistant while completing a formal nursing assistant program. The program is delivered in a hybrid format that includes an online curriculum and hands‑on skills development. After completion, participants will be prepared to take state knowledge and skills exams to obtain the Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) or another state certification designation.

While in the training program, the trainee serves as a member of the nursing team and is accountable for following location‑specific standards for infection prevention and control, personal protective equipment use, safety, and privacy. The trainee demonstrates the ability to follow written and verbal instructions, handles stress, demonstrates critical thinking, and prioritizes responsibilities. The trainee works with clients and their families to ensure their physical, cognitive, spiritual, emotional, and social needs are met and delivers age‑appropriate care as defined in the care plan.

Responsibilities

• Assist the care team and document client care when appropriate.
• Communicate changes in client condition and care‑related concerns to a licensed nurse.
• Assist with basic health‑care needs and activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, undressing, obtaining vital signs, providing psychosocial support, and delivering other personal care as assigned.
• Assist the client in transferring, repositioning, range‑of‑motion exercises, and walking using appropriate transfer techniques and equipment.
• Assist clients with meals and snacks and provide water and nutritional supplements as appropriate.
• Assist with housekeeping, laundry services, and other duties within the non‑certified nursing assistant role.

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.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license required within four months of employment.
• When applicable, certification and registration with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• Depending on facility and required responsibilities, the role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a valid driver’s license and vehicle report; the applicant must be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions as per Sanford Driving Policy.

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 https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

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‑0265208

Job Function: Student Services