What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long Term Care Specialist position at Good Samaritan Society?
Career Opportunities
As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with the Good Samaritan Society, you will have opportunities for career growth and development. We offer a variety of training programs and continuing education opportunities to help you advance in your career. Our team-oriented approach fosters a supportive work environment where you can learn and grow. If you are passionate about providing quality care and making a difference in the lives of others, consider joining our team as a CNA.
Responsibilities
Provide assistance with basic health care needs, daily living activities, and psychosocial support to assigned residents. Aid providers and nursing staff members with procedures as needed, document resident interactions, and communicate resident's changing condition and care-related concerns/responses to the charge nurse. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational. Provide assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourage residents to participate.
Requirements
High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred but not required. Minimum age of 16. 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. Satisfactorily completes yearly department-specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year. A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually.
As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with the Good Samaritan Society, you will have opportunities for career growth and development. We offer a variety of training programs and continuing education opportunities to help you advance in your career. Our team-oriented approach fosters a supportive work environment where you can learn and grow. If you are passionate about providing quality care and making a difference in the lives of others, consider joining our team as a CNA.
Responsibilities
Provide assistance with basic health care needs, daily living activities, and psychosocial support to assigned residents. Aid providers and nursing staff members with procedures as needed, document resident interactions, and communicate resident's changing condition and care-related concerns/responses to the charge nurse. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational. Provide assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourage residents to participate.
Requirements
High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred but not required. Minimum age of 16. 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. Satisfactorily completes yearly department-specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year. A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually.
