CNA​/Certified Nursing Assistant - FLEX

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 Desmet Ctr

Location:

De Smet, SD

Address: 411 Calumet Ave N, De Smet, SD 57231, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule:

Flex

Weekly

Hours:

36.00

Salary Range: $19.00 - $25.50

Pay Info:
This position is eligible for a $10,000 Sign on Bonus. Department details: schedule will vary and include nights and weekends, non-block scheduling, additional $5 per hour FLEX premium, additional $1.25 per hour weekend shift differential, additional $1.25 per hour evening/night shift differential (6:00pm – 6:00am).

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long-term care. The NA 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 the resident as per the care plan. The NA is a member of the nursing team and follows infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use.

• Assist residents with basic health care needs, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, vital sign recording, and psychosocial support.
• Support residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct transfer techniques and equipment, and provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
• Prepare and serve food, create a positive dining experience, and provide water and supplements for residents.
• Aide nursing staff with procedures when needed.
• Document resident interactions, care outcomes, behavior, activity, and dietary information.
• Communicate changes in resident condition and care concerns to the charge nurse.
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
• Provide housekeeping and laundry support to maintain resident areas.
• Assist and document participation in wellness and recreational programs.
• Participate in departmental and organization committees and task forces as required.

• High school graduation or GED (preferred but not required).
• Minimum age 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 employment. Training program provided.
• Satisfy yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours annually).
• Maintain all department-specific required certifications, including UAP Registry when applicable.
• May classify as a Sanford Category II Driver: requires a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle report, and medical qualification per Sanford Driving Policy.

• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Work/life balance benefits and a generous time off package.
• Drug-free workplace policy with required drug screen and pre-employment background screening.

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