Nursing Assistant, Certified, LTC - Evening - Full-time

As a Certified Nursing Assistant in our long-term care facility, you will provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will be a member of the nursing team, delivering age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of residents according to their care plans.

Clinical Setting

This position is located at GSS IA Lemars, a not-for-profit organization with over 100 years of experience providing housing and services to seniors in a Christian environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic health care and daily living assistance including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing
• Obtain and record vital signs
• Assist residents with transferring, 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 as appropriate, and create a positive dining experience
• Provide psychosocial support and personal care to assigned residents
• Aid providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed
• Document resident interactions, outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and dietary information
• Communicate residents' changing conditions and care-related concerns to the charge nurse
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to maintain clean living areas
• Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, encouraging resident participation
• Participate in departmental and organizational committees and task forces as needed
• Follow infection prevention and control policies and use Personal Protective Equipment appropriately

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
• Satisfactory completion of yearly department-specific competency testing
• Maintenance of a record of continuing education credits, with a minimum of 12 hours required annually
• Maintenance of all department-specific required certifications
• When applicable for your state, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry
• Depending on facility requirements, may need to be classified as a Sanford Category II Driver, requiring a motor vehicle report, proof of valid driver's license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions per Sanford Driving Policy

Preferred Qualifications

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

Schedule

• Evening shifts
• 8-hour shifts
• Full-time position
• 40 hours per week

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $17.00 to $25.50 per hour
• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package

Additional Requirements

• Drug-free workplace policy: An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment
• CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility