Careers With PurposennJoin 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.nnFacility: GSS IA LemarsnLocation: Le Mars, IAnAddress: 1140 Lincoln St NE, Le Mars, IA 51031, USAnShift: EveningnJob Schedule: Full timenWeekly Hours: 40.00nSalary Range: $17.00 - $25.50nPay Info: $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!nnDepartment DetailsnnCompetitive CompensationnnDirect access to your earnings dailynnFlexible Scheduling Options AvailablennFun, Family Oriented Work EnvironmentnnExcellent Health, Dental and Vision InsurancennGenerous Shift DifferentialsnnHealth Savings AccountnnCompany Matched 401(k) Retirement PlannnSalary IncreasesnnReferral BonusesnnAdvancement OpportunitiesnnPaid Time OffnnCompassionate LeavennEducation AssistancennScholarships and SponsorshipsnnContinuing EducationnnYears of Service Recognition ProgramnnVerizon and AT&T DiscountsnnHotel DiscountsnnJob SummarynnThe 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. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 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. The CNA 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. The CNA completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. The CNA assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate.nnThe CNA 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. The CNA communicates resident's changing condition and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse. The CNA 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. The CNA provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate. The CNA may participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.nnQualificationsnnHigh school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.nnMinimum age of 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.nnRequired 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.nnSatisfactorily 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.nnWhen applicable, for applicable states, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.nnDependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motornnvehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions ofnnthis position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request.nnBenefitsnnThe Good Samaritan Society 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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .nnThe Good Samaritan Society is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to .nnThe Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.nnReq Number: R-0205759nJob Function: NursingnFeatured: No