Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care - Local Traveler

Location: Howard

Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care - Local Traveler at Good Samaritan summary:
The Nursing Assistant provides resident-centered care in long-term care facilities, assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, and mobility under RN supervision. They support infection control practices, assist with vital signs, dietary needs, and psychosocial support to enhance residents' quality of life. This role involves documentation, communication of resident condition changes, and participation in wellness programs within a not-for-profit senior care environment.
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Facility:

GSS SD Canistota Ctr

Location:

Canistota, SD
Address:700 Main St, Canistota, SD 57012, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule:

PRN
Weekly

Hours:

Varies
Salary Range:$17.00 - $25.50
Department Details
Positions requirements and benefits

* Must support multiple locations within 150 miles of permanent address

* Mileage reimbursement provided

* Premium Pay Rates:
* $5/hour premium on all hours worked.
* $1.25/hour weekend shift differential
* $1.25/hour evening/night shift differential (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
Experience Requirements:

* Long Term Care Experience (6 months preferred, 3 months required)
Scheduling Requirements:

* Minimum of 30 hours per month

* One weekend shift per month

Job Summary
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 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.

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. 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.

Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate.
The NA 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. Communicates resident's changing condition and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse. 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.

Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate. May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.
Qualifications
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 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.
Colorado:
Depending on facility, Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) certification with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment required.
Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and…