Bath Aide - CNA

Careers With Purpose. 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 N D Lakota Ctr
• Location:
  
  Lakota, ND
• Address: 608 4th Ave SW, Lakota, ND 58344, USA
• Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
• Job schedule:
  
  Full time
• Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40.00
• Salary Range: $21.00 - $25.50 per hour
• Sign On: $5,000

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 residents under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The NA delivers age‑appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of each resident as per the care plan. The role includes infection prevention and control policies and proper use of personal protective equipment.

The NA assists with basic health care needs such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care. The assistant helps residents transfer, reposition, walk using correct techniques and equipment, and performs range‑of‑motion and passive exercises. The NA completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, creating a positive dining experience.

The assistant assists with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as necessary. The NA aids providers and nursing staff with procedures when needed, documents resident interactions and outcomes, and communicates changes in the resident’s condition to the charge nurse. The assistant collects non‑invasive body fluid specimens, gathers vital signs, provides housekeeping and laundry services, supports wellness and recreational programs, and encourages resident participation.

The NA may also participate in departmental or organizational 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.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certified CNA within four months of starting the position. The facility will provide CNA training and certification.
• Successfully completes yearly department‑specific competency testing and maintains continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours annually).
• Maintains all required department certifications.
• For applicable states, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• Depending on responsibilities, may require a Sanford Category II Driver classification with a valid driver’s license and medical clearance per the Sanford Driving Policy.

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 generous time‑off to maintain a healthy home‑work balance.

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 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.