What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthcare Professional Part Time Evening Shift position at Good Samaritan Society?
Delivering Compassionate Care at the Good Samaritan Society Our not-for-profit organization has been providing housing and services to seniors for over 100 years, with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment. We are currently seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team in Scotland, SD.
Job Summary:
The Nursing Assistant serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. This role involves providing 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 is essential.
Responsibilities:
- Provide 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.
- Assist residents with meals and snacks, provide water and supplements as appropriate.
- Communicate resident's changing condition and care-related concerns/responses to the charge nurse.
- Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
Qualifications:
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
- Minimum age of 16.
- 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.
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.
