Restorative Nursing Aide - Full Time Day

Good Samaritan; Inwood (IA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for day shift in a long-term care facility in Canistota, SD. The role involves direct resident care, mobility support, and participation in restorative programs under an RN supervisor.

Qualified candidates will have CNA certification, a high school diploma or GED, and a commitment to infection prevention and patient safety. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for eligible full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Must have CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum age 16; prior long-term care experience preferred.
• CNA training program completion; 40+ hours restorative care training.
• Yearly competency testing and continuing education credits.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care and assist with activities during the scheduled work period.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, positioning, ROM, and daily living activities.
• Document resident progress in the EMR and report changes promptly.
• Follow infection prevention, PPE policies and standard precautions.
• Operate under RN supervision in a long-term care setting.

Skills

CNA certification

Patient care

EMR documentation

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

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 SD Canistota Ctr

Location: Canistota, SD

Address: 700 Main St, Canistota, SD 57012, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 32.00

Salary Range: $18.50 - $25.50

Pay Info: $10,000 Sign on Bonus!

Department Details

This position is going to be a day shift.

Must be CNA certified.

$2.50/hr location premium

$10,000 Sign on Bonus!

Job Summary

The restorative nursing aide serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. Uses appropriate mobility, balance and strengthening exercises, incorporating into therapeutic activities. Includes using adaptive equipment, fall prevention, appropriate turning, positioning and repositioning techniques, basic range of motion exercises, and good body mechanics. Assists with training and implementation of special programs designed to improve resident's quality of life, ability to perform daily activities and maintain their highest functional level of independence. Obtains resident's report prior to providing care. Documents resident's progress of care and behaviors, recognizes and reports changes in resident's condition promptly.

Includes dressing/undressing programs, grooming, bathing, toileting, exercise/movement, and eating/swallowing programs. Demonstrates correct use and application of ice and paraffin baths, heat packets etc. according to state specific regulations. Uses the EMR accurately. Handles linens properly and disposes of soiled linens, clothing or supplies in adherence to regulations and guidelines: uses standard precautions by using personal protective equipment and observes transmission guidelines, washes hands between resident cares, report signs/symptoms of resident infections to appropriate staff in a timely manner.

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.

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. Completion of a C.NA training program, training if required by state and at least 40 hours of specific training related to restorative care procedures (may be provided by licensed therapists providing service within the organization).

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

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.

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 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 or send an email to .

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-0270103

Job Function: Nursing

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