Senior Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC)

Good Samaritan Society; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work-life balance

Generous time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society in Loveland, CO is seeking a Senior Nursing Assistant to provide resident-centered care in long-term care settings. You will work under the supervision of an RN, delivering daily living support and documenting care interactions.

The role requires a valid CNA certification, prior LTC experience, and commitment to infection prevention. This full-time role includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required with State Board of Nursing.
• Minimum age 16; two years' clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Annual competency testing and continuing education credits required.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under RN supervision.
• Document interactions and communicate changes to the charge nurse.
• Assist with transfers, vital signs, meals, hygiene, and mobility.
• Participate in restorative nursing as applicable and support staff as needed.

Skills

CNA certification

Long-term care

Vital signs

Education

GED or high school diploma

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 CO Loveland
Location: Loveland, CO
Address: 2101 S Garfield Ave, Loveland, CO 80537, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Evening Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $21.25 - $31.00

Department Details

Comprehensive benefits package and generous paid time accrual plan

• 401k retirement savings
• Well being solutions
• Educational assistance to help with career growth.
• Direct access to your earnings daily!

Job Summary

The Senior Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as an experienced caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. Demonstrates expert level experience as a certified nursing assistant and assists other staff as needed.

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. Often works as a support to other clinical staff in addition to assuming own responsibilities. Leads in problem solving and maintaining high accountability.

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. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. 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. May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

May be responsible for completing tasks related to the Restorative Nursing program (including documentation, scheduling and leading restorative programs.

Qualifications

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

Minimum age of 16. Two years' clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing.

Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year. A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually. Maintains all department specific required certifications.

May be required to complete the Restorative Nursing training within 6 months.

When applicable, for applicable states, 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 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 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-0273766
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No