Certified Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care Float

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Facility: GSS SD Desmet Ctr

Location: 411 Calumet Ave N, De Smet, SD 57231, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: PRN

Salary Range: $17.00 - $25.50

Job Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) serves as a vital caregiver to residents in long-term care. You will provide resident-centered nursing care and assist with daily living activities under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Your role will require knowledge of and adherence to infection prevention policies and the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting residents with essential daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Obtaining and documenting vital signs.
• Offering psychosocial support and personal care.
• Assisting with transfer, repositioning, and ambulation using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Facilitating daily dining experiences and supporting residents during meals.
• Documenting care-related observations and communicating changes in resident condition to the nursing staff.
• Supporting wellness and recreational programs and encouraging resident participation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous experience as a nursing assistant in long-term care is preferred.
• Must hold a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification from the State Board of Nursing or be enrolled in a training program to obtain certification within four months of employment.
• Completion of annual continuing education (minimum of 12 hours) is required.

Benefits

The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, work/life balance benefits, and generous time off to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

The Good Samaritan is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans. All new hires are subject to a drug screening and background check prior to employment.