Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA - Local Traveler - North Dakota

Good Samaritan Society • Bismarck, ND

396d • $35,360 - $53,040 • Remote

About The Position

The Good Samaritan Society is seeking a compassionate and adaptable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join their team as a Travel CNA. This role involves providing care to residents across multiple locations within a 150-mile radius of the employee's home, ensuring quality support for daily living activities and basic health care needs. The position offers competitive pay, mileage reimbursement, and flexibility without a contract requirement.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 16.
• CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing or state certified CNA within four months of starting the position.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain continuing education credits.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in long-term care settings.
• Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) certification (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, and dressing.
• Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support to residents.
• Assist residents in transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Complete tasks related to food preparation and dining, ensuring a positive dining experience for residents.
• Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, and dietary needs.
• Communicate changes in residents' conditions to the charge nurse.
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens as needed.
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to maintain clean living areas for residents.
• Encourage residents to participate in wellness and recreational programs.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED