Certified Nurse Assistant

Nursing Assistant (Na)Come join the largest long term care facility in the state of South Dakota! We offer multiple services from general long-term care, short-stay rehab, and memory care unit at the facility.Full-Time 12-Hr Overnight Shift: 6:00 pm to 6:30 am.Every Other Weekend and Holiday rotation required.Active CNA required at time of hire.At the Sioux Falls Village our vision is to lovingly provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!Fun, Family Oriented Work EnvironmentShift Differential for nights and weekendsHoliday PayDirect access to your earnings dailyPaid Time OffExcellent Health, Dental and Vision InsuranceHealth Savings AccountCompany Matched 401(k) Retirement PlanSalary IncreasesReferral BonusesAdvancement OpportunitiesCompassionate LeaveEducation Assistance - Scholarships and SponsorshipsContinuing EducationYears of Service Recognition ProgramThe 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 resident 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. Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned resident. Assists the resident in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and also provides range of motion and passive exercises. Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate.The NA aids providers and nursing staff members with procedures, if needed. Documents resident interactions as needed and the 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 and encourages residents to participate. May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.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 are required annually. Maintains all department specific required certifications.Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.