CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant in training - Long Term Care - FT - Howard Lake

Company: Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Location: Howard Lake
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided nearly 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Create Your Career With Us!

Facility: GSS MN Howard Lake Ctr

Location: Howard Lake, MN

Address: 413 13th Ave, Howard Lake, MN 55349, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Varied Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 30.00

Pay Info: Free CNA training & exam

Department Details

Join Us at the Good Samaritan Society in Howard Lake, our 32 bed nursing home has a great team with a fantastic level of support from our community!

This paid training role will provide you the classes and schedule you for the state exam to become a CNA working in our facility.

Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake has been recognized as a 2020 Bronze - Commitment to Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL).

Shift Times are 6:00am to 2:00pm or 2:00pm to 10:00pm

Job Summary

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned resident under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan. Considered a member of the nursing team and is expected to know, and will be held accountable for, following infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use. Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned resident. Assists the resident in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and also provides range of motion and passive exercises. Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate.

The NA aids providers and nursing staff members with procedures, if needed. Documents resident interactions as needed and the outcomes related to resident care, behavior, activity, and dietary. Communicates resident's changing condition and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational. Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate. May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

Qualifications

Join the Good Samaritan Society in a new paid training course to become a CNA.

This role will require you to work full time either 6am to 2pm or 2pm to 10pm with weekend rotations while being trained to become a CNA. This full time role offers Health, Dental, PTO, and 401k with many other benefits.

CNA training and certification required and provided by facility.

Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year. A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually. Maintains all department specific required certifications.

Benefits

The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, sick leave and paid time off. To review your benefit eligibility, visit https://good-sam.jobs/benefits .

The Good Samaritan Society is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

The Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Job Function: Nursing

Req Number: R-54164

Featured: No

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