Senior Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care; LTC

Senior Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC)

Good Samaritan is a not‑for‑profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS SD Howard Ctr

Location: Howard, SD

Address: 300 W Hazel Ave, Howard, SD 57349, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Flex

Weekly

Hours:

40.00

Salary Range: 19.50 - 29.50

Job Summary: The Senior Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as an experienced caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long‑term care, demonstrating expert level experience as a certified nursing assistant and assisting other staff as needed.

Provides resident‑centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Knowledge of and delivery of age‑appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident is required, as is adherence to infection prevention and control policies and proper use of personal protective equipment.

The NA often supports other clinical staff and assumes own responsibilities, leading problem‑solving and maintaining high accountability. Assistance is provided with basic health‑care needs, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, recording vital signs, psychosocial support, and personal care of assigned residents.

Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct transfer techniques and equipment, while providing range‑of‑motion and passive exercises. Complete tasks related to food preparation and dining, creating a positive dining experience, and assist residents with meals and snacks, providing water and supplements as appropriate.

Support providers and nursing staff with procedures, document resident interactions and outcomes related to resident care, behavior, activity, and dietary. Communicate resident’s changing condition and care‑related concerns to the charge nurse, collect non‑invasive body fluid specimens, and gather vital signs. Provide housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with maintaining clean living areas.

Assist with wellness and recreational programs, encouraging resident participation. May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed. May be responsible for completing tasks related to the Restorative Nursing program, including documentation, scheduling, and leading restorative programs.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 16.
• Two years’ clinical or nursing assistant experience in long‑term care preferred.
• Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing.
• Annual competency testing and a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education credits.
• Completion of the Restorative Nursing training within 6 months, if applicable.
• Certification and registration with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry, when required in the applicable state.
• May be required to classify as a Sanford Category II Driver, requiring a motor vehicle report and valid driver’s license, and medical qualification per Sanford Driving Policy.

Benefits: The 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 a generous time‑off package. For more information about Total Rewards, visit

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The 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.

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