CNA - Full Time Overnights - LTC

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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 Description

• Serve as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long-term care.
• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN).
• Deliver age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan.
• Assist 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.
• Assist residents in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment.
• Provide range of motion and passive exercises.
• Complete tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident.
• Aid providers and nursing staff members with procedures, if needed.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assist with wellness and recreational programs and encourage residents to participate.
• May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

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.
• Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits for each year. A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually.
• Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
• When applicable, 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. Must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy.

Benefits

• The 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.

Community Overview

The Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. The 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.