CNA LTC - Full Time Days

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 a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care. You will provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). This role involves delivering age-appropriate care based on physical and psychological needs as outlined in the care plan. You will be a key member of the nursing team, accountable for following infection prevention and control policies and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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 with transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct techniques and equipment; provide range of motion and passive exercises.
• Support food preparation and dining to create a positive experience for residents; assist with meals, snacks, water, and supplements as needed.
• Aid providers and nursing staff with procedures when necessary.
• Document resident interactions, care outcomes, behavior, activity, and dietary information.
• Communicate changes in resident 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 maintain clean and operational living areas for residents.
• Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, encouraging resident participation.
• May participate in departmental or organizational 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 required; certification must be obtained within four months if not already certified (facility provides training and certification).
• Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours annually).
• Maintain all required department-specific certifications.
• When applicable, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry (state-dependent).
• If required by role, must qualify as a Sanford Category II Driver: valid driver’s license and motor vehicle report, and meet medical qualifications for driving per Sanford Driving Policy.

Pay

• Salary range: $19.00 - $25.50 per hour, depending on experience.
• $7,500 sign-on bonus.
• Additional shift differentials for overnights, weekends, or holidays.

Schedule

• Full-time position with 40 hours per week.
• Shift: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
• Rotating weekends and holidays.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Work/life balance benefits.
• Generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

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