Nursing Assistant Trainee — Start Your CNA Path

Good Samaritan

De Smet (SD)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 28,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

The Good Samaritan Society is a not-for-profit provider with over 100 years of experience delivering housing and care services to seniors in a Christian environment. The Nursing Assistant Trainee role provides a structured learning path to become a Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) under supervision, with hands-on instruction and a hybrid training format.

The program emphasizes client-centered care and safety within a compassionate team.

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, 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 license.

Responsibilities

Assist with basic health care needs and activities of daily living.
Provide personal care such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and mobility support.
Communicate changes in client condition to a licensed nurse.
Assist with meals, snacks, and hydration, and provide nutritional supplements as appropriate.
Assist with housekeeping and laundry services within the non-certified nursing assistant role.