Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care; LTC

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 SD Rapid City St Martin
• Location:
  
  Rapid City, SD
• Address: 4825 Jericho Way, Rapid City, SD 57702, USA
• Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts
• Job Schedule:
  
  Full time
• Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  36.00
• Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.50

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. Serves as a member of the nursing team, providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Responsibilities include delivering age-appropriate care, following infection prevention and control policies, using personal protective equipment, and assisting with basic health care needs such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, vital signs, and psychosocial support.

• Assists residents with transfer, repositioning, and walking using proper techniques and equipment, and provides range of motion and passive exercises.
• Performs food preparation and dining tasks, ensuring a positive dining experience and providing meals, snacks, water, and supplements as appropriate.
• Aids nursing staff with procedures when required and documents resident interactions and outcomes.
• Communicates changes in resident condition or concerns to the charge nurse.
• Collects non‑invasive body fluid specimens and records vital signs.
• Provides housekeeping and laundry services to maintain resident living areas.
• Facilitates wellness and recreational programs, encouraging resident participation.
• May 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.
• Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certified CNA within four months of hire by enrolling in a training program or completing certification through endorsement. CNA training and certification are provided by the facility.
• Successfully completes yearly department‑specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits, with a minimum of 12 hours annually.
• Maintains all department‑specific required certifications.
• When applicable, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• Depending on facility duties, may be classified as a Sanford Category II Driver, requiring a valid driver’s license, vehicle report, and medical qualification for essential driving functions per Sanford Driving Policy.

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Eligible employees may receive health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time‑off package. For more information about Total Rewards, visit

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 send an email to 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.

Req Number: R-0264928
Job Function:
Nursing