What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care position at Good Samaritan Society?
**Careers With Purpose**
Join our not-for-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.
Job Summary:
The Nursing Assistant (NA) 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.
Responsibilities:
- Assists residents with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, and providing psychosocial support.
- Provides range of motion and passive exercises, transfers, repositions, and walks residents using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment.
- Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, creating a positive dining experience for residents.
- Aids providers and nursing staff members with procedures, if needed.
- Documents resident interactions and outcomes related to resident care, behavior, activity, and dietary.
- Communicates resident's changing condition and care-related concerns/responses to the charge nurse.
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 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.
About Us:
The Good Samaritan Society is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your application through our website.
