CNA - Restorative Nursing Assistant SF Center

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.

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Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Address: 401 W 2nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA

Shift: 8 Hours – Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly

Hours:

40.00

Salary Range: $18.50 – $25.50

Pay Info: $2,500 bonus eligible!

Department Details

The Good Samaritan Sanford Health – Sioux Falls Center is a 2025 Bronze National Quality Award winner and a top‑rated 88‑bed facility offering post‑acute rehabilitation services and long‑term/skilled care. Full‑time CNA, Restorative Nursing Assistant opportunity! 40 hours per week – 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. with every other weekend rotation. Assist our residents with maintaining and/or regaining their mobility, strength and independence.

Job Summary

Active SD CNA certification required; prior restorative experience preferred. The restorative nursing aide serves as caregiver during the scheduled work period in long‑term care. Uses appropriate mobility, balance, and strengthening exercises, incorporating them into therapeutic activities. Includes using adaptive equipment, fall prevention, appropriate turning, positioning and repositioning techniques, basic range of motion exercises, and good body mechanics. Assists with training and implementation of special programs designed to improve residents’ quality of life, ability to perform daily activities and maintain their highest functional level of independence.

Obtains resident’s report prior to providing care, documents resident’s progress and behaviors, recognizes and reports changes in condition promptly.

Includes dressing/undressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, exercise/movement, and eating/swallowing programs. Demonstrates correct use and application of ice and paraffin baths, heat packets etc. according to state‑specific regulations. Uses the EMR accurately. Handles linens properly and disposes of soiled linens, clothing or supplies in adherence to regulations and guidelines: uses standard precautions with personal protective equipment, observes transmission guidelines, washes hands between resident cares, reports signs/symptoms of resident infections to appropriate staff in a timely manner.

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.

Qualifications

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. Completion of a C.N.A. training program, training if required by state and at least 40 hours of specific training related to restorative care procedures (may be provided by licensed therapists within the organization).

Satisfactorily completes yearly department‑specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year.

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

Benefits

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. 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-0267429

Job Function: Nursing

Featured: No