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

Good Samaritan • Colton, SD

128d • $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. The Good Samaritan Society - Canistota is a 55 bed facility that provides rehabilitation and senior living, conveniently located 30 minutes from Sioux Falls. This is a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) opening on the evening shift from 2pm to 10:30pm. The position requires every other weekend and holiday work, and offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

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 complete yearly department specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits.
• A minimum of 12 hours continuing education required annually.
• May be required to complete the Restorative Nursing training within 6 months.
• For applicable states, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• May classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an experienced caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care.
• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN).
• Deliver age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of residents as per care plan.
• Assist with basic health care needs including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, obtaining and recording vital signs.
• Provide psychosocial support and personal care to assigned residents.
• Assist residents in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct techniques and equipment.
• Complete tasks related to food preparation and dining, creating a positive dining experience.
• Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and dietary.
• Communicate residents' changing conditions and care-related concerns to the charge nurse.
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents in keeping living areas clean.
• Encourage residents to participate in wellness and recreational programs.
• May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

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