Nursing Assistant, Certified, (LTC) - Part-time - Days

Facility: GSS IA Manson Ctr • Location: Manson, IA • Address: 1402 Main St, Manson, IA 50563, USA • Requisition: R-0274377

About the role

The Good Samaritan Society in Manson, IA is a small facility with a big heart. Our staff is compassionate and dedicated to the residents — we are a family. The Good Samaritan Society is proud to be one of the largest non-profit providers of senior services in the US, with over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan. Considered a member of the nursing team and is expected to know, and will be held accountable for, following infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities: bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing
• Obtains and records vital signs
• Provides psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned residents
• Assists residents in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment
• Provides range of motion and passive exercises
• Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, creating a positive dining experience
• Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate
• Aids providers and nursing staff members with procedures as needed
• Documents resident interactions, outcomes related to resident care, behavior, activity, and dietary
• Communicates resident's changing condition and care-related concerns/responses to the charge nurse
• Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs
• Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational
• Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs, encourages residents to participate
• May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed

Qualifications

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required
• Minimum age of 16
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred
• Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certified CNA within four months of date into the position by being enrolled in a training program or in the process of obtaining certification through Endorsement
• CNA training and certification required and provided by facility
• Satisfactorily completes yearly department-specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year
• A minimum of 12 hours continuing education required annually
• Maintains all department-specific required certifications
• When applicable, for applicable states, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry
• 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; must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per Sanford Driving Policy per leader's request

Benefits

• Daily pay
• Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Shift Differentials
• Health Savings Account
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Salary Increases
• Referral Bonuses
• Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Compassionate Leave
• Education Assistance
• Scholarships and Sponsorships
• Continuing Education
• Years of Service Recognition Program
• Verizon and AT&T Discounts
• Hotel Discounts
• Life insurance (for qualifying employees)
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package

Full-Time and Part-Time benefits may differ. For more information about Total Rewards, visit sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Pay

Salary Range: $19.00 - $25.50 per hour

Schedule

• Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
• Job Schedule: Part time
• Weekly Hours: 20.00