CNA – FT Evenings – Long Term Care Position Available In Essex, New Jersey

Job Description:

Careers With Purpose Join our not-for-profit organization thathas provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors witha commitment to quality care and service in a Christianenvironment.

Facility:

GSS NE Bloomfield Location:

Bloomfield, NEAddress:

300 N 2nd St, Bloomfield, NE 68718,

USA Shift:

8 Hours –

Evening Shifts Job Schedule:

Full time

Weekly Hours:

40.00

SalaryRange:

$17.00 – $25.50

Pay Info:

$5,000.00 Sign on Bonus Eligible!

Job Summary The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to theresident during the scheduled work period in long term care.

Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistanceto assigned resident under the supervision of a registered nurse(RN). Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to thephysical 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 preventionand control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use. Sign onBonus Available! Provides assistance with basic health care needsincluding daily living activities that may include, but are notlimited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing,obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocialsupport and other personal care to assigned resident. Assists theresident in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correctand appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and also providesrange of motion and passive exercises. Completes tasks related tofood preparation and dining, while creating a positive diningexperience for the resident. Assists residents with meals andsnacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate. The NA aidsproviders and nursing staff members with procedures, if needed.

Documents resident interactions as needed and the outcomes relatedto resident care, behavior, activity, and dietary. Communicatesresident’s changing condition and care related concerns/responsesto the charge nurse. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens andgathers vital signs. Provides housekeeping and laundry services toassist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational.

Provides assistance and documentation with wellness andrecreational programs and encourages residents to participate. Mayparticipate in departmental/organization committees and task forcesas needed. Qualifications High school graduate or generalequivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required. Minimum ageof 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-termcare preferred. Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certifiedCNA within four months of date into the position by being enrolledin a training program or in the process of obtaining certificationthrough Endorsement. CNA training and certification required andprovided by facility. Satisfactorily completes yearly departmentspecific competency testing and maintains a record of continuingeducation credits for each year. A minimum of 12 hours continuingeducation are required annually. Maintains all department specificrequired certifications. When applicable, for applicable states,certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP)Registry. Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, thisrole may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motorvehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license. Also must bemedically qualified to perform the essential driving functions ofthis position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leadersrequest. Benefits The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefitspackage for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Dependingon 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 timeoff package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For moreinformation about Total Rewards, visithttps://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . The Good Samaritan is anEEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with adisability and would like to request an accommodation for help withyour online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send anemail to talent@sanfordhealth.org . The Good Samaritan has a DrugFree Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screenand pre-employment background screening as a condition ofemployment.

Req Number:

R-0193736

Job Function:

Nursing Featured:

No