Nursing Assistant Trainee, LTC

Join 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.

Facility: GSS Nd Bottineau Ctr
Location: Bottineau, ND 58318, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Schedule: Full time
Weekly

Hours:

40 hrs
Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.00

Job Schedule: Full‑Time Days – 12‑hour shifts, every other weekend & rotating holidays

The Nursing Assistant Trainee is enrolled in a learning experience designed to develop confidence and competence to serve as a caregiver that provides personal care to clients. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the trainee, in partnership with a preceptor, provides holistic client‑centered care that promotes independence and client rights in a safe, caring, and efficient manner.

The trainee is required to work within the role of a non‑certified nursing assistant. They must complete all training requirements in the designated timeframe and be trained and proficient before performing any services. The program is delivered in a hybrid format, including an online curriculum and hands‑on skill development. Trainees learn the skills and processes needed to provide care and assistance to clients, and upon completion will be prepared to take state knowledge and skills exams to obtain the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or other state certification designation.

While in the training program, the trainee serves as a member of the nursing team and follows location‑specific standards for infection prevention and control, personal protective equipment use, safety, and privacy. They must follow written and verbal instructions, handle detailed work, manage stress, demonstrate critical thinking, and prioritize responsibilities. The trainee works with clients and their families to meet physical, cognitive, spiritual, emotional, and social needs, delivering age‑appropriate care as defined in the care plan.

The trainee assists the care team and documents client care, communicates changes in client condition and care‑related concerns to a licensed nurse, and assists with basic health care needs and activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and obtaining vital signs. They also support clients with transfers, repositioning, range‑of‑motion exercises, walking, meals, snacks, and housekeeping duties as assigned within the non‑certified nursing assistant role.

High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
Minimum age of 16.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long‑term care preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license required within four months of employment.
When applicable, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.

Depending on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a valid driver’s license and vehicle report. The trainee must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position per Sanford Driving Policy.

• Competitive Pay & Excellent Benefits
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Advancement Opportunities

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; work/life balance benefits; and a generous time‑off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance.

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 1‑877‑673‑0854 or email talent.
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.