What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant - Full Time Night Shifts position at Good Samaritan Society?
Delivering Compassionate Care
The Good Samaritan Society is committed to providing high-quality care and service in a Christian environment. As a nursing assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate care to our residents.
About Our Facility
GSS NE Albion is one of the largest non-profit providers of senior services in the US. We have been driven by our mission and belief that everyone deserves to be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion since our founding in 1922.
Job Summary
The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long-term care. Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the residents as per care plans.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with daily living activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs
- Provide psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned residents
- Assist residents with meals and snacks, provide water and supplements as appropriate
- Aid providers and nursing staff members with procedures if needed
- Document resident interactions and outcomes related to resident care, behavior, activity, and dietary
- Communicate resident's changing condition and care-related concerns/responses to the charge nurse
- Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs
- Provide housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational
- Participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed
Qualifications
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.
