CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT Days
Good Samaritan · Alma, NE · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Join our not-for-profit organization with over 100 years of providing housing and services to seniors, committed to quality care and service in a Christian environment.
About the role
The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to residents during the scheduled work period in long-term care. Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Delivers age-appropriate care related to physical and psychological needs as per the care plan. Follows infection prevention and control policies and uses Personal Protective Equipment. Held accountable as a member of the nursing team.
Responsibilities
- Assist with basic health care needs including daily living activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, and obtaining/recording vital signs.
- Provide psychosocial support and personal care to assigned residents.
- Assist residents in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct techniques and equipment; provide range of motion and passive exercises.
- Complete tasks related to food preparation and dining, creating a positive dining experience; assist with meals, snacks, water, and supplements.
- Aid providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
- Document resident interactions, care outcomes, behavior, activity, and dietary information.
- Communicate resident’s changing condition and care-related concerns to the charge nurse.
- Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
- Provide housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with clean living areas.
- Assist and document wellness and recreational programs; encourage resident participation.
- May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
- Minimum age of 16.
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certified CNA within four months of hire by enrolling in a training program or obtaining certification through Endorsement.
- CNA training and certification provided by the facility.
- Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours annually).
- Maintain all required certifications.
- When applicable, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
- May require a motor vehicle report and valid driver’s license if the role classifies as a Sanford Category II Driver; must be medically qualified per Sanford Driving Policy.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus.
- Competitive compensation with direct access to daily earnings.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Fun, family-oriented work environment.
- Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous shift differentials.
- Health Savings Account.
- Company-matched 401(k) retirement plan.
- Salary increases and referral bonuses.
- Advancement opportunities.
- Paid Time Off and compassionate leave.
- Education assistance, scholarships, and sponsorships.
- Continuing education support.
- Years of service recognition program.
- Verizon and AT&T discounts.
Pay
Salary range: $17.00 - $25.50 per hour.
Schedule
- Full-time, 12-hour day shifts.
- Weekly hours: 36.
Location: 719 Brown St, Alma, NE 68920, USA.