Senior CNA - Full Time Days

About the role

The Senior Nursing Assistant (NA) at Good Samaritan Society – Mandan Sunset is responsible for providing comprehensive care to residents in a long-term care setting. This role requires a strong foundation in nursing assistant skills and a commitment to delivering compassionate care in a Christian environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with daily living activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support.
• Provides assistance with transfers, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, ensuring a positive dining experience for residents.
• Aids providers and nursing staff members with procedures, if needed.
• Documents resident interactions and care outcomes, including behavioral changes, activity levels, and dietary preferences.
• Communicates resident conditions and care concerns to the charge nurse.
• Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and vital signs.
• Performs housekeeping and laundry services to keep living areas clean and operational.
• Participates in wellness and recreational programs, encouraging residents to engage in activities.
• May lead restorative nursing programs as needed.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 16.
• Two years' clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification from the State Board of Nursing.
• Maintains a record of continuing education credits and all department-specific required certifications.
• May be required to complete Restorative Nursing training within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver.
• Must be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions as per Sanford Driving Policy.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a compassionate approach to caregiving are essential.

Benefits

Good Samaritan Society offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package.

Pay

$20.00 - $29.50 per hour, plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Schedule

Full-time, 8-hour shifts, including every other weekend and rotating holidays.