CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT - Evenings
Job Summary
The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned resident under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan.
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned resident(s).
The CNA assists the resident(s) in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and also provides a range of motion and passive exercises. The CNA completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the residents. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate.
The CNA communicates residents' changing conditions and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. The CNA provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational. Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate.
The CNA may participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.
Qualifications
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
- Minimum age of 16.
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
- Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certified CNA within four months of date into the position by being enrolled in a training program or in the process of obtaining certification through Endorsement.
- CNA training and certification required and provided by facility.
- Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year.
- A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually.
- Maintains all department specific required certifications.
Benefits
Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
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