Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA - Local Traveler
Company: Good Samaritan Society
Location: Atkinson
Posted on: November 1, 2024
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Job Description:
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 NE Atkinson
Location: Atkinson, NE
Address: 409 E Neely St, Atkinson, NE 68713, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $17.00 - $25.50
Department Details
Job Summary
The Good Samaritan Society is seeking to hire a compassionate and
adaptable Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team as a Travel
CNA! This opportunity allows a CNA to travel locally by working in
various GSS locations within a 150-mile radius from home address
providing care with competitive pay, mileage reimbursement,
flexibility, and no contract requirement. 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
High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (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 date into the position 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.
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.
When applicable, for applicable states, certified and registered
with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may
classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor
vehicle report and proof of valid driver's license. Also must be
medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions
of
this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders
request.
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, and a generous time off package
to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about
Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/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.
Req Number: R-0167220
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No
Keywords: Good Samaritan Society, Grand Island , Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA - Local Traveler, Healthcare , Atkinson, Nebraska
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