Nursing Assistant, Certified - PT Evening

Facility & Location

Facility: GSS MN Blackduck Northern Pines

Location: Blackduck, MN

Address: 172 Summit Ave W, Blackduck, MN 56630, USA

Shift: Evening

Job Schedule: Part time

Weekly

Hours:

20.00

Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.50

Pay Info: $5,000 Sign On Available

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 an 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. Considered a member of the nursing team and is expected to know and 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 such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care to an assigned resident. Assists the resident in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct 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.

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 and outcomes related to resident care, behavior, activity, and dietary. Communicates resident’s changing condition and care‑related concerns to the charge nurse. Collects non‑invasive body fluids 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.

• High school graduate or 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.
• Successfully 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, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry in applicable states.
• Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license, and must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position per the Sanford Driving Policy per the leader’s request.

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.

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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.