Senior Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC) - FT Day

Good Samaritan • Chancellor, SD

150d • $18 - $28

About The Position

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. This is a full time Senior Certified Nursing Assistant opening at GSS SD Canistota Ctr in Canistota, SD. The Senior Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as an experienced caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. The NA demonstrates expert level experience as a certified nursing assistant and assists other staff as needed. This position requires working day shifts from 6am to 2:30pm, with every other weekend and holiday required. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered for this role.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN).
• Delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan.
• Assists with basic health care needs including daily living activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing.
• Obtains and records vital signs and provides psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned residents.
• Assists residents in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment.
• Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, creating a positive dining experience for the resident.
• Documents resident interactions and 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.
• Encourages 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: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED