Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care; LTC

Position : Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC) - FT Day\nCareers With Purpose\n\nJoin 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.\n\nFacility : \n\nGSS SD Canistota Ctr\n\nLocation : \n\nCanistota, SD Address : \n\n700 Main St, Canistota, SD 57012, USA\n\nShift : \n\nDay\n\nJob Schedule : \n\nFull time Weekly\n\nHours : \n\n40.00 Salary Range : \n\n$18.50 - $25.50 Pay Info : \n\n$5,000 Sign on Bonus!\n\nDepartment Details\n\nApply today to join our amazing nursing team in Canistota!!\n\nNot Certified – We offer paid CNA training on-site! This is a great opportunity to grow with us, get paid while you're training, and get an immediate promotion to a CNA (plus pay increase)!\n\n$2.50 / hr location premium\n\n$5,000 Sign on Bonus if already certified.\n\nThis is a full time Certified Nursing Assistant Opening.\n

• Day\n\nShift : 6am to 2 : 30pm\n
• Every other weekend / holiday required.\n
• Additional weekend differential.\n\nGood Samaritan Society – Canistota is 55 bed facility, provides rehabilitation and senior living. They are conveniently located about 30 minutes from Sioux Falls.\n\nJob Summary\n\nThe Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. 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.\n\nProvides 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.\n\nCompletes 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nProvides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate. May participate in departmental / organization committees and task forces as needed.\n\nQualifications\n\nHigh school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.\n\nMinimum age of 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.\n\nRequired Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certified CNA within four months of date into the position by being enrolled in a training program or in the process of obtaining certification through Endorsement. CNA training and certification required and provided by facility.\n\nSatisfactorily 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.\n\nWhen applicable, for applicable states, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.\n\nDependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor\n\nvehicle report and proof of valid driver's license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of\n\nthis…