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Senior CNA - FT Evenings

Good Samaritan

Tyndall, SDFull-time$21–29.5/hrPosted 6mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21–29.5/hr
Location
Tyndall, SD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification With The State Board Of NursingDepartment Specific Required CertificationsCertified And Registered With The Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) RegistryValid Driver’s License

Job overview

Good Samaritan is hiring a Senior CNA - FT Evenings. The Senior Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as an experienced caregiver to residents in long-term care, demonstrating expert-level experience as a certified nursing assistant and assisting other staff as needed. This role provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring age-appropriate care and following infection prevention policies. The Senior NA also leads in problem-solving and maintaining high accountability.

Key focus areas include Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents, Deliver age-appropriate care related to physical and psychological needs as per care plan, and Follow infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use.

Successful candidates bring Minimum Age 16+, Certified Nursing Assistant Certification, and Annual Continuing Education 12 Hours+. Important skills include Resident-Centered Nursing Care, Age-Appropriate Care, Infection Prevention And Control, Personal Protective Equipment Use, Problem Solving, and High Accountability. Preferred (not required): Restorative Nursing Program.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Resident-Centered Nursing CareAge-Appropriate CareInfection Prevention and ControlPersonal Protective Equipment UseProblem SolvingHigh AccountabilityBasic Health Care Needs AssistanceDaily Living Activities AssistanceObtaining and Recording Vital SignsPsychosocial SupportTransfer TechniquesRepositioningRange of Motion ExercisesPassive ExercisesFood Preparation and DiningDocumentationCommunicationNon-Invasive Body Fluid Specimen CollectionHousekeepingLaundry ServicesWellness and Recreational ProgramsRestorative Nursing Program

Qualifications

Minimum Age of 16Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification With the State Board of NursingYearly Department Specific Competency Testing12 Hours Continuing Education AnnuallyDepartment Specific Required CertificationsHigh School Graduate or GED2 Years Clinical or Nursing Assistant Experience in Long-Term CareRestorative Nursing Training Within 6 MonthsCertified and Registered With the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) RegistryMotor Vehicle ReportValid Driver’s LicenseMedically Qualified to Perform Essential Driving Functions

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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.

Facility: GSS SD Tyndall Ctr Location: Tyndall, SD Address: 2304 Laurel St, Tyndall, SD 57066, USA Shift: Evening Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $21.00 - $29.50 Pay Info: This position is eligible for a $5,000 Sign on Bonus!

Job Summary

The Senior Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as an experienced caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. Demonstrates expert level experience as a certified nursing assistant and assists other staff as needed.

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. Considered a member of the nursing team and is expected to know, and will be held accountable for, following infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use. Often works as a support to other clinical staff in addition to assuming own responsibilities. Leads in problem solving and maintaining high accountability.

Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned resident. Assists the resident in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and also provides range of motion and passive exercises. Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate.

The NA aids providers and nursing staff members with procedures, if needed. Documents resident interactions as needed and the outcomes related to resident care, behavior, activity, and dietary. Communicates 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. Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate. May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

May be responsible for completing tasks related to the Restorative Nursing program (including documentation, scheduling and leading restorative programs.

Qualifications

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.

Minimum age of 16. Two years' clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing.

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. Maintains all department specific required certifications.

May be required to complete the Restorative Nursing training within 6 months.

When applicable, for applicable states, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.

Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor

vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of

this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request.

Benefits

Good Samaritan 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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected].

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0255557 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No

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