Careers With Purpose\n\nJoin our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors, dedicated to delivering quality care and service in a Christian environment.\n\nFacility : GSS SD Canistota Ctr\n\nAddress : 700 Main St, Canistota, SD 57012, USA\n\nShift : Varies\n\nJob Schedule : PRN\n\nWeekly Hours : Varies\n\nSalary Range : $18.50 - $24.00\n\nDepartment Details\n\nWe invite you to apply today and become part of our amazing nursing team! If you're not certified, we offer paid CNA training on-site, allowing you to grow with us and receive an immediate promotion to a CNA with a pay increase!\n\n$2.50 / hr location premium available!\n\nThe Good Samaritan Society - Canistota is a 55-bed facility providing rehabilitation and senior living, conveniently located about 30 minutes from Sioux Falls.\n\nJob Summary\n\nThe Nursing Assistant serves as a crucial caregiver to residents in long-term care, providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). You will be responsible for delivering age-appropriate care, as per care plans, and following infection prevention and control policies.\n\nKey responsibilities include : \n
- Assisting with basic health care needs such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.\n
- Obtaining and recording vital signs and providing psychosocial support.\n
- Helping with transfers, repositioning, and walking residents using proper techniques.\n
- Completing tasks related to food preparation and dining experiences.\n
- Documenting resident interactions and reporting changes in condition to the charge nurse.\n
- Assisting with housekeeping and laundry services to maintain cleanliness.\n
- Encouraging residents to participate in wellness and recreational programs.\n\nQualifications\n\nTo apply, you should possess : \n
- A high school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.\n
- A minimum age of 16; prior experience in long-term care is a plus.\n
- Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or willingness to obtain certification within four months of hire.\n
- Commitment to completing yearly competency testing and continuing education (minimum of 12 hours required annually).\n\nYou may also need to provide a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver's license depending on responsibilities for driving.\n\nBenefits\n\nThe Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying employees, which may include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work / life balance benefits, and generous time off. For details on our Total Rewards, please visit our careers page.\n\nThe Good Samaritan is an EEO / AA Employer M / F / Disability / Vet. We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace, and an accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening.\n\nReq Number : R-0190279\n\nJob Function : Nursing