CNA​/Certified Nursing Assistant - FLEX

Careers With Purpose

• 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:
  Eligible for a $10,000 Sign‑on Bonus!
• Schedule varies and may include nights, weekends, and non‑block shifts.
• Additional $5 per hour FLEX premium (if agreed).
• Additional $1.25 per hour weekend shift differential.
• Additional $1.25 per hour evening/night shift differential (6:00 pm – 6:00 am).

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work hours in long‑term care. The NA provides resident‑centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Responsibilities include age‑appropriate care of physical and psychological needs, infection prevention and control, personal protective equipment use, basic health‑care tasks (bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, vital‑signs monitoring, psychosocial support), transfer and mobility assistance, range‑of‑motion exercises, food preparation, dining service, housekeeping, laundry support, wellness and recreation program facilitation, and participation in departmental committees.

• High school graduate or GED (preferred, not required).
• Minimum age 16.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long‑term care preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required; must be obtained within four months of start or be enrolled in a recognized training program.
• CNA training and certification provided by the facility.
• Yearly department‑specific competency testing completed and continuing education credits maintained (minimum 12 hours annually).
• Required certifications maintained on file.
• Certification with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry if applicable to state regulations.
• May require a Sanford Category II driver license and medical clearance for essential driving functions.

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Work/life balance benefits and generous time‑off package.

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.