Nursing Assistant, Certified, Bethany LTC - Part-time Nocs

Gss Mn Brainerd Bethany, a not-for-profit long-term care facility in Brainerd, Minnesota, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for part-time night shifts. As a Nursing Assistant, you will provide resident-centered care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a registered nurse, working in a Christian environment committed to quality senior care.

Clinical Setting

This position is based at a long-term care facility serving seniors. You will work as a member of the nursing team, delivering age-appropriate care according to individual resident care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing
• Obtain and record vital signs
• Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, and walking using correct transfer techniques and equipment
• Provide range of motion and passive exercises
• Assist with meals and snacks, provide water and supplements, and create a positive dining experience
• Support food preparation and dining activities
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens
• Provide psychosocial support and personal care to assigned residents
• Assist nursing staff and providers with procedures as needed
• Document resident interactions, care outcomes, behavior, activity, and dietary information
• Communicate residents' changing conditions and care-related concerns to the charge nurse
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to maintain clean living areas
• Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, encouraging resident participation
• Follow all infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use requirements
• Participate in departmental and organizational committees and task forces as needed

Schedule

• Shift: 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM
• Part-time, 24 hours per week
• Every other weekend and holiday required
• Additional weekend incentive of $1.25 per hour
• Additional $1.25 per hour shift incentive for hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM

Compensation and Bonuses

• Salary range: $22.60 to $25.50 per hour
• Generous sign-on bonus opportunity

Required Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certified CNA within four months of hire date by being enrolled in a training program or in the process of obtaining certification through endorsement
• CNA training and certification required and provided by facility
• Satisfactory completion of yearly department-specific competency testing
• Maintenance of continuing education credits, with a minimum of 12 hours required annually
• Maintenance of all department-specific required certifications
• When applicable for the state, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry
• May require a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver's license depending on facility requirements and applicable state regulations
• Must be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions if applicable to this position

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care

Benefits

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

Additional Requirements

• Drug screen and pre-employment background screening required as a condition of employment
• Good Samaritan maintains a Drug Free Workplace Policy