Nursing Assistant, Certified- FT FLEX Position Available In Otsego, New York

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 ND Lakota Ctr Location:

Lakota, NDAddress:

608 4th Ave SW, Lakota, ND 58344,

USA Shift:

Varies JobSchedule:

Flex Weekly Hours:

40.00

Salary Range:

21.00 – 25.50

PayInfo:

$5,000 Sign On Available Job Summary The Nursing Assistant(NA) serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled workperiod in long term care. Provides resident-centered nursing careand daily living assistance to assigned resident under thesupervision of a registered nurse (RN). Knowledge of and deliversage-appropriate care related to the physical and psychologicalneeds of the resident as per care plan. Considered a member of thenursing team and is expected to know, and will be held accountablefor, following infection prevention and control policies andPersonal Protective Equipment use. Provides assistance with basichealth care needs including daily living activities that mayinclude, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming,dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, andproviding psychosocial support and other personal care to assignedresident. Assists the resident in transferring, repositioning, andwalking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques andequipment and also provides range of motion and passive exercises.

Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, whilecreating a positive dining experience for the resident. Assistsresidents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements asappropriate. The NA aids providers and nursing staff members withprocedures, if needed. Documents resident interactions as neededand the outcomes related to resident care, behavior, activity, anddietary. Communicates resident’s changing condition and carerelated concerns/responses to the charge nurse. Collectsnon-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. Provideshousekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keepingliving areas clean and operational. Provides assistance anddocumentation with wellness and recreational programs andencourages residents to participate. May participate indepartmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

Qualifications High school graduate or general equivalency diploma(GED) preferred, but not required. Minimum age of 16. Priorclinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term carepreferred. Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificationwith the State Board of Nursing, or state certified CNA within fourmonths of date into the position by being enrolled in a trainingprogram or in the process of obtaining certification throughEndorsement. CNA training and certification required and providedby facility. Satisfactorily completes yearly department specificcompetency testing and maintains a record of continuing educationcredits for each year. A minimum of 12 hours continuing educationare required annually. Maintains all department specific requiredcertifications. When applicable, for applicable states, certifiedand registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.

Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role mayclassify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor vehiclereport and proof of valid driver’s license. Also must be medicallyqualified to perform the essential driving functions of thisposition as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request.

Benefits The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits packagefor qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending oneligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dentalinsurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirementplan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off packageto maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information aboutTotal Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . The GoodSamaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are anindividual with a disability and would like to request anaccommodation for help with your online application, please call1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org . TheGood Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offerwill require a drug screen and pre-employment background screeningas a condition of employment.

Req Number:

R-0225977

Job Function:

Nursing Featured:

No