What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Assistant position at Good Samaritan Society?
Join our not-for-profit organization, dedicated to providing over 100 years of housing and services to seniors in a Christian environment.
Job Summary
The Nursing Assistant Trainee is an entry-level position designed to develop confidence and competence as a caregiver. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the trainee provides holistic client-centered care that promotes independence and client rights in a safe, caring, and efficient manner.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care to clients under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Work with clients and their families to ensure physical, cognitive, spiritual, emotional, and social needs are met.
- Deliver age-appropriate care to meet physical, psychological, and restorative needs of clients as defined in the care plan.
- Assist with basic health care needs and activities of daily living, such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, undressing, obtaining vital signs, and providing psychosocial support.
- Document client care when appropriate.
Requirements
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
- Must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position, if applicable.
Benefits
The Good Samaritan Society offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package.
