CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - Nights

Job Title

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - Nights

Facility: GSS IA Forest City Ctr

Address: 606 S 7th St, Forest City, IA 50436, USA

Shift: 12 Hour Night Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time;
Weekly

Hours:

36.00

Salary Range: $19.00 - $25.50

Pay Info: $2000 Sign On Bonus!

The 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 the care plan. The NA is expected to know and be held accountable for infection prevention and control policies and personal protective equipment use.

Provides 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 and personal care. Assists the resident in transferring, repositioning, walking, and performing range‑of‑motion and passive exercises. Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, creating a positive dining experience. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate.

The NA aids providers and nursing staff members with procedures, documents resident interactions and outcomes, communicates changes in condition to the charge nurse, collects non‑invasive body fluid specimens, and gathers vital signs. Provides housekeeping and laundry services, assists with wellness and recreational programs, and encourages resident participation. May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
• 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 of position by enrollment in a training program or in the process of obtaining certification through endorsement. CNA training and certification required and provided by facility.
• 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.
• When applicable, is certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• May be required to qualify as a Sanford Category II Driver, requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license. Must also be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions as per Sanford Driving Policy.

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 to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. 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 send an email to 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-0244589

Job Function: Nursing