What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant position at Good Samaritan?
Careers With Purpose
At the Good Samaritan, we are dedicated to providing quality care and service in a Christian environment. We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team of caregivers.
About the Role
The CNA will provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The ideal candidate will have prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care and be certified as a CNA with the State Board of Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance with basic health care needs, including daily living activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support.
- Assist residents with meals and snacks, provide water and supplements as appropriate.
- Document resident interactions and outcomes related to resident care, behavior, activity, and dietary.
- Communicate resident's changing condition and care-related concerns/responses to the charge nurse.
- Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
- Provide housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational.
- Participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.
Qualifications
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred.
- 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.
Benefits
The 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.
Salary : $17,000 - $25,250
