Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care
Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc. · Vale, SD · 1 mo ago
On-siteInternship
About the role
Join a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing quality housing and services to seniors in a Christian environment. Role: Nursing Assistant (NA) — serving as a caregiver in long-term care, providing resident-centered nursing and daily living assistance under RN supervision.
Responsibilities
- Deliver age-appropriate care, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and recording vital signs.
- Assist with transfers, repositioning, walking, and range of motion exercises.
- Support residents during meals and snacks, ensuring a positive dining experience.
- Document resident interactions, communicate changes to nursing staff, and assist with non-invasive specimen collection.
- Perform housekeeping and laundry duties to maintain a clean environment.
- Encourage participation in wellness and recreational activities.
- Assist providers with procedures as needed and participate in departmental committees.
Qualifications & Skills
- High school diploma or GED preferred; minimum age of 16.
- Current CNA certification or enrollment in a training program leading to certification within four months.
- Completion of annual competency testing and continuing education (minimum 12 hours/year).
- Knowledge of infection control policies, proper transfer techniques, and resident care procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
- Additional Requirements: For some roles, valid driver’s license and medical clearance to perform driving responsibilities.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and work/life balance programs.