Certified Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care
Proforma Health · Trent, SD · 1 mo ago
On-siteInternship
About the role
Join a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing over 100 years of quality housing and services to seniors in a Christian environment. Role: Nursing Assistant (NA) responsible for delivering resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance in a long-term care setting.
Responsibilities
- Assisting residents with activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and vital signs recording.
- Providing psychosocial support and personal care, including transfers, repositioning, and mobility exercises.
- Supporting meal and snack services, ensuring a positive dining experience, and assisting with feeding.
- Assisting with basic health care needs, documenting interactions, and communicating changes to nursing staff.
- Collecting non-invasive specimens, providing housekeeping, laundry, and participating in wellness and recreational activities.
- Following infection prevention policies, using PPE correctly, and adhering to care plans.
Qualifications and Skills
- High school diploma or GED preferred; minimum age of 16.
- Required CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing or enrollment in a training program for certification.
- Completion of yearly competency tests and maintaining continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours annually).
- Knowledge of infection control, proper transfer techniques, and resident care procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
Requirements
- Possibility of classification as a Driver (Category II) with valid license and medical clearance, depending on responsibilities.
- Participation in departmental committees and organizational initiatives may be expected.
Benefits
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- life insurance
- retirement plans
- paid time off
- work/life balance programs