What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care position at Good Samaritan Society?
Company Overview
The Good Samaritan Society is a 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. Our mission is to provide compassionate care and support to our residents, and we are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team.
Salary
This full-time position offers a competitive salary, including a $1000 sign-on bonus. In addition, we offer generous shift differentials on Saturday and Sunday.
Job Description
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) serves as a caregiver to our residents during the scheduled work period in long-term care. The CNA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Knowledge of and delivery of age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan is expected. Considered a member of the nursing team, the CNA is expected to know and be held accountable for following infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use.
- Provides assistance with basic health care needs, including daily living activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned residents.
- Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate.
- 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.
Required Skills and Qualifications
High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required. 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.
Benefits
We offer 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.
Others
Satisfactorily completes yearly department-specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year. Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report (MVR).
Salary : $1,000
