CNA​/Certified Nursing Assistant - Evenings

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: 8 Hours - Evening Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly

Hours:

40.00
Salary Range: $19.00 - $25.50
Pay Info: This position is eligible for a Sign on Bonus!

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long‑term care. The role provides resident‑centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The NA delivers age‑appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of residents while adhering to infection prevention, control policies, and personal protective equipment use.

• Assists with basic health‑care needs, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, and recording vital signs.
• Provides psychosocial support and personal care to assigned residents.
• Assists residents in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct transfer techniques and equipment, and performs range‑of‑motion and passive exercises.
• Prepares food, facilitates dining, and ensures a positive dining experience for residents, including meal and snack assistance and provision of water and supplements.
• Aids nursing staff with procedures, documents resident interactions, and tracks outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet.
• Communicates changes in residents’ conditions and care concerns to the charge nurse.
• Collects non‑invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs.
• Maintains housekeeping and laundry services to keep residents’ living areas clean and operational.
• Supports wellness and recreational programs, encouraging resident participation.
• May participate in departmental/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 starting the position; enrollment in a training program or endorsement is acceptable. Facility provides CNA training and certification.
• Successfully completes yearly department‑specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits. At least 12 hours of continuing education are required annually.
• Maintains all department‑specific required certifications.
• When applicable, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• Depending on facility responsibilities, may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver, requiring a motor‑vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions per Sanford Driving Policy.

The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time‑off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance.

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

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.