CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT - Days

Company: Good Samaritan Society
Location: De Smet
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:

Job Description Create Your Career With Us!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 Desmet Ctr Location: De Smet, SD Address: 411 Calumet Ave N, De Smet, SD 57231, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40. 00 Salary Range: $17.00 - $20.00 Pay Info: $5,000.00 Sign on Bonus Eligible!Department DetailsCompetitive CompensationDirect access to your earnings dailyFlexible Scheduling Options AvailableFun, Family Oriented Work EnvironmentExcellent Health, Dental and Vision InsuranceGenerous Shift DifferentialsHealth Savings AccountCompany Matched 401(k) Retirement PlanThe Good Samaritan Society in De Smet, SD is a small facility with a big heart! Our staff are compassionate and dedicated to the residents. The Good Samaritan Society is proud to be one of the largest non-profit providers of senior services in the US. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect, dignity and compassion. Are you ready to change lives, maybe even your own? Good Samaritan Society in De Smet is now seeking a FT Day CNA.Job SummaryThe CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant 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. Sign on Bonus Available! The CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant 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. The CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant 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. The CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. The CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate.The CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant 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.QualificationsHigh school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.Minimum age of 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.Required 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.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.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 motorvehicle report and proof of valid driver s license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions ofthis position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request.BenefitsThe 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-0109622 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No

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