What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA - Sunset - Straight Nights, Straight Weekends) position at Good Samaritan Society?
Careers With Purpose
We are 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.
Facility: GSS ND Mandan Sunset
Location: Mandan, ND
Job Summary
The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long-term care. They provide 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 residents as per care plan is essential.
The NA is 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. They provide 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 residents.
The NA assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate. They aid 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.
Qualifications
A high school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) is preferred, but not required. A minimum age of 16 is required. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care is 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 are required and provided by facility.
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.
