Certified Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care (LTC) - Float
MEP Health · New Underwood, SD · 2 wk ago
Full-time
About the role
Join a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing housing and services to seniors with a focus on quality care in a Christian environment. The Nursing Assistant (NA) is responsible for delivering resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance in a long-term care setting.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and vital signs
- Support mobility and range of motion exercises
- Document care interactions
- Communicate changes in resident condition
- Assist with meals, housekeeping, laundry, and recreational programs
- Support infection control policies
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Minimum age of 18
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred
- Valid CNA certification or in-process within four months
- Required continuing education and certifications
- State-specific certifications such as QMAP in Colorado may be required
Skills
- Knowledge of age-appropriate care
- Strong communication
- Ability to follow protocols
- Teamwork skills
Additional requirements
- May require driving responsibilities and the ability to perform essential driving functions if applicable
- Successful completion of competency testing, background screening, and drug testing
- Participation in departmental committees and ongoing education is encouraged