Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care; LTC

Careers With Purpose

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 - $25.50
Pay Info: $5,000 Sign on Bonus!

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to residents during the scheduled work period in long‑term care. Provides resident‑centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The NA is responsible for infection prevention and control policies, personal protective equipment use, basic health care activities, vital sign monitoring, psychosocial support, transfer techniques, range‑of‑motion exercises, food preparation, and housekeeping.

The NA documents resident interactions, communicates changes in condition, and may participate in committees and task forces.

• Day Shift: 6am to 2:30pm
• Every other weekend/holiday required
• Additional weekend differential

Good Samaritan Society – Canistota is a 55‑bed facility that provides rehabilitation and senior living, located about 30 minutes from Sioux Falls.

• High school graduate or GED (preferred but not required)
• Minimum age of 16
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long‑term care (preferred)
• CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing within four months of starting the position, or enrollment in a CNA training program
• Completes yearly competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours annually)
• When applicable, certification and registration with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry
• May qualify as a Sanford Category II Driver if required (must hold a valid driver’s license and pass a medical evaluation per the Sanford Driving Policy)

The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Benefits may include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; work/life balance benefits; and a generous time‑off package. For more information about Total Rewards, visit

The Good Samaritan 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 or email talent.

The Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0237478
Job Function:
Nursing
Featured:
No