Senior Certified Nursing Assistant

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility:GSS SD Canistota Ctr
Location:Canistota, SD
Address:700 Main St, Canistota, SD 57012, USA
Shift:Day
Job Schedule:Full time
Weekly

Hours:

40.00
Salary Range:$18.50 - $28.00
Pay Info:$5,000 Sign-on bonus!

Build a rewarding career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with Good Samaritan Society – Canistota. Whether you are already certified or looking to begin your career in nursing, we offer supportive pathways to help you succeed.

Certification & Training:

• Certified CNAs:
  Eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus

• Not yet certified:
  Paid CNA training available on-site, including paid training time, a promotion to CNA upon completion, and a pay increase

Compensation & Differentials:

• $2.50 per hour location premium

• Additional weekend differential available

Position Details:

• Full-time Certified Nursing Assistant position

• Day shift: 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required

About Good Samaritan Society – Canistota:
This 55-bed senior living and rehabilitation community is located approximately 30 minutes from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, offering a close-knit environment where team members make a meaningful impact every day.

The Senior Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as an experienced caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. Demonstrates expert level experience as a certified nursing assistant and assists other staff as needed.

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.

Often works as a support to other clinical staff in addition to assuming own responsibilities. Leads in problem solving and maintaining high accountability.

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.

May be responsible for completing tasks related to the Restorative Nursing program (including documentation, scheduling and leading restorative programs.