What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthcare Professional, Long Term Care Support position at Good Samaritan Society?
About the Role
Careers with Purpose: We provide housing and services to seniors in a Christian environment.
Job Summary
The Nursing Assistant Trainee develops confidence and competence to serve as a caregiver providing personal care to clients. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the trainee works alongside a preceptor to deliver holistic client-centered care promoting independence and client rights in a safe, caring, and efficient manner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care to clients, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, undressing, and obtaining vital signs.
- Deliver age-appropriate care meeting physical, psychological, and restorative needs defined in the care plan.
- Communicate changes in client condition and care-related concerns to a licensed nurse.
- Assist clients with meals and snacks, provide water and nutritional supplements as needed, and assist with housekeeping and laundry services.
Qualifications
High school graduate or general equivalency diploma preferred but not required. Minimum age 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
About Us
We offer an attractive 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 time off package.
