Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Join Our Mission-Driven Organization
Become a part of our not-for-profit organization that has dedicated over a century to providing housing and services for seniors, emphasizing quality care and support in a Christian setting.
Facility Details
- Location: GSS ND Lakota Center
- Shift: 12-Hour Day Shifts
- Job Schedule: Full-Time
Position Overview
The Nursing Assistant (NA) plays a vital role in delivering care to residents during their scheduled shifts in a long-term care environment. Under the guidance of a registered nurse (RN), the NA provides resident-focused nursing care and assistance with daily living activities, tailored to meet the physical and emotional needs of each resident as outlined in their care plan.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver age-appropriate care that addresses both physical and psychological needs.
- Assist residents with essential health care tasks, including but not limited to:
- Bathing, toileting, grooming, and dressing/undressing.
- Recording vital signs and offering psychosocial support.
- Facilitating transfers, repositioning, and ambulation using proper techniques and equipment.
- Providing range of motion and passive exercises.
- Contribute to food preparation and dining experiences, ensuring a positive atmosphere for residents.
- Support residents during meals and snacks, offering water and nutritional supplements as needed.
- Assist nursing staff with procedures and document resident interactions and care outcomes.
- Communicate any changes in residents' conditions or care concerns to the charge nurse.
- Maintain cleanliness in living areas through housekeeping and laundry services.
- Encourage resident participation in wellness and recreational programs.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) is preferred but not mandatory.
- Previous clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care is advantageous.
- Must possess a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification from the State Board of Nursing, or be state-certified within four months of starting the position by enrolling in a training program or obtaining certification through endorsement.
- CNA training and certification will be provided by the facility.
- Complete annual competency testing specific to the department and maintain continuing education credits each year.
- This role may require classification as a Sanford Category II Driver, necessitating compliance with the organization's driving policy as requested by leadership.
Benefits and Working Conditions
Our organization offers a competitive benefits package for eligible full-time and part-time employees, which may include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Work/life balance benefits
- A generous time-off policy to support a healthy work-life balance
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and veterans. Our organization maintains a Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Shift work, Day shift,