Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long Term Care
Provident Behavioral Health · Howard, SD · 1 mo ago
On-siteInternship
About the role
Join a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing over 100 years of housing and services to seniors in a Christian environment. Nursing Assistant (NA) serving as a caregiver in long-term care, providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Deliver age-appropriate care addressing physical and psychological needs as per care plans.
Responsibilities
- Assist with activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and vital sign recording.
- Support residents with transferring, repositioning, walking, and range of motion exercises.
- Contribute to food preparation, dining experiences, and assist with meals and snacks.
- Aid healthcare providers with procedures, document resident interactions, and communicate changes to the nursing team.
- Collect non-invasive specimens and vital signs, and assist with housekeeping, laundry, wellness, and recreational programs.
- Provide compassionate resident care, support daily activities, assist with health monitoring, document care interactions, and promote resident well-being and participation in activities.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred; minimum age 16.
- Required CNA certification or enrollment in a training program to obtain certification within four months.
- Completion of annual competency testing and ongoing continuing education (minimum 12 hours/year).
- State-specific certifications and registration as applicable.
- For some roles, valid driver’s license and medical qualification for driving duties.