Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC), Full-Time, Night Shift
Proforma Health · New Underwood, SD · 1 mo ago
On-siteFull-time
About the role
Join a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing housing and services to seniors in a Christian environment with over 100 years of experience. Serve as a caregiver, delivering resident-centered nursing care and assistance with daily activities under RN supervision.
Responsibilities
- Provide age-appropriate care addressing physical and psychological needs per care plan.
- Follow infection prevention, control policies, and PPE protocols.
- Assist residents with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, vital signs, and psychosocial support.
- Support transfers, repositioning, walking, and range of motion exercises.
- Help with food preparation, meal assistance, and creating positive dining experiences.
- Document resident interactions, communicate changes to nursing staff, and assist with specimen collection and vital signs.
- Perform housekeeping and laundry tasks to maintain a clean environment.
- Encourage participation in wellness and recreational activities and support departmental initiatives.
Qualifications & Skills
- High school diploma or GED preferred; minimum age 16.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required or in process within four months.
- Completion of annual competency testing and continuing education (minimum 12 hours/year).
- Prior clinical or long-term care experience preferred.
- Possibility of requiring a valid driver’s license and medical clearance for driving responsibilities, depending on the role.