Senior Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC) - FT Evening
Company: Good Samaritan Society
Location: Canistota
Posted on: November 19, 2024
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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: Evening
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $18.50 - $28.00
Pay Info: $2,500 Sign on Bonus!
Department Details
Are you an experienced CNA? Apply today to join our amazing nursing
team in Cansitota!!
Good Samaritan Society - Canistota is 55 bed facility, provides
rehabilitation and senior living. They are conveniently located 30
minutes from Sioux Falls.
This is a full time Certified Nursing Assistant Opening.
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
The Good Samaritan Society 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 .
The Good Samaritan Society 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
talent@sanfordhealth.org .
The Good Samaritan Society 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-0172356
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No
Keywords: Good Samaritan Society, Sioux Falls , Senior Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC) - FT Evening, Healthcare , Canistota, South Dakota
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