Nursing Home CNA-PRN

Good Samaritan; De Smet (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a not-for-profit facility in South Dakota. The role supports resident-centered care in long-term care settings, under RN supervision.

Tasks include daily living activities, vital signs, transfers, range of motion, and assisting with meals, advocacy, and documenting resident progress. The position requires CNA certification, high school diploma or GED, and prior long-term care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and assistance.
• Document resident interactions and care outcomes.
• Maintain infection prevention and PPE practices as per facility policy.
• Assist with daily living activities and range of motion.
• Assist with feeding, dining, and mobility tasks.

Responsibilities

• Care for residents under RN supervision.
• Record vital signs and report changes to charge nurse.
• Assist with transfers, positioning, and mobility.
• Support wellness and recreational activities and personal care.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification

Job description

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 SD Desmet Ctr

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: PRN

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. 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.

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.

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. Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor

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 or send an email to .

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. Job Function: Nursing