CNA - PT Nights - Jackson Center

Facility: GSS MN Jackson Ctr – Jackson, MN (601 West St, Jackson, MN 56143)

About the role

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) serves as caregiver to residents during the scheduled work period in long-term care (LTC). Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of residents as per care plans. Follows infection prevention and control policies and uses Personal Protective Equipment. Accountable as a member of the nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic health care needs and daily living activities including 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 transfer techniques and equipment; provide range of motion and passive exercises.
• Complete tasks related to food preparation and dining, creating a positive dining experience; assist residents 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 residents' changing conditions and care-related concerns/responses to the charge nurse.
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents in maintaining clean living areas.
• Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs; encourage 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; must obtain certification 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 department-specific required certifications.
• When applicable, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• May require a valid driver’s license and motor vehicle report (dependent on facility and role responsibilities).

Pay

• Salary range: $19.00 - $25.50 per hour, depending on experience.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus available.

Schedule

• Part-time nights (16 hours per week / 45 hours per pay period).
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation.
• Two shifts during the week.

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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