Good Samaritan Society - Luverne, MN
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Luverne, MN
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
About the position
The Nursing Assistant (NA) position at Good Samaritan Society involves providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to seniors in a long-term care setting. The role requires working under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and involves a variety of tasks aimed at meeting the physical and psychological needs of residents. The NA is expected to follow infection prevention policies and assist with basic health care needs, ensuring a positive experience for residents during their stay.
Responsibilities
- Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents.
- Assist residents with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and other personal care activities.
- Obtain and record vital signs and document resident interactions and care outcomes.
- Communicate changes in residents' conditions to the charge nurse.
- Assist with food preparation and dining, ensuring a positive dining experience for residents.
- Aid in transferring, repositioning, and walking residents using appropriate techniques and equipment.
- Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens as needed.
- Provide housekeeping and laundry services to maintain clean living areas for residents.
- Encourage residents to participate in wellness and recreational programs.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
- Minimum age of 16.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required within four months of starting the position.
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
- Completion of yearly department-specific competency testing and maintenance of continuing education credits.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in long-term care settings.
- Ability to work as part of a nursing team.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Work/life balance benefits
- Generous time off package
