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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

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