What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care position at Good Samaritan Society?
Careers With Purpose
We are a non-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 SD Canistota Ctr
Location: Canistota, SD
Job Summary:
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned resident under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan.
Key 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 resident.
- Assist residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate.
- Document resident interactions as needed and the outcomes related to resident care, behavior, activity, and dietary.
- Communicate resident's changing condition and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse.
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.
