CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - PT - Days

About the role

The Nursing Assistant (NA) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) positions at GSS IA Lemars provide comprehensive care to residents in a long-term care setting. Both roles are committed to delivering high-quality, resident-centered care in a Christian environment.

Responsibilities

• Serves as caregiver to the resident during scheduled work periods.
• Provides nursing care and daily living assistance according to the resident's care plan.
• Delivers age-appropriate care related to physical and psychological needs.
• Assists with basic health care needs including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support.
• Aids providers and nursing staff members with procedures, if needed.
• Documents resident interactions and care outcomes.
• Communicates resident's condition and care concerns to the charge nurse.
• Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and vital signs.
• Performs housekeeping and laundry services to keep living areas clean.
• Aids in wellness and recreational programs and encourages resident participation.
• Participates in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

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 starting the position.
• Maintains a record of continuing education credits and all department-specific required certifications.
• Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 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 starting the position.
• Maintains a record of continuing education credits and all department-specific required certifications.
• Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to follow infection prevention and control policies.
• Knowledge of transfer techniques and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of nutrition and meal preparation.
• Ability to document resident interactions and care outcomes.
• Good interpersonal skills to interact with residents and staff.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package.

Pay

$17.00 - $25.50 per hour, with a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Schedule

Part time, 28.00 weekly hours, 8 Hours - Day Shifts.