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) plays a crucial role in providing resident-centered care in a long-term care facility. This position involves assisting residents with daily living activities, ensuring their physical and psychological needs are met, and supporting the nursing team under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The NA is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for residents while promoting their well-being and participation in wellness programs.
Responsibilities
- Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN).
- Deliver age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of residents as per care plans.
- Assist residents with basic health care needs including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and obtaining and recording vital signs.
- Provide psychosocial support and personal care to assigned residents.
- Assist residents in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct transfer techniques and equipment.
- Complete tasks related to food preparation and dining, creating a positive dining experience for residents.
- Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and dietary needs.
- Communicate changes in residents' conditions and care-related concerns to the charge nurse.
- Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
- Provide housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents in keeping living areas clean and operational.
- Encourage residents to participate in wellness and recreational programs.
Requirements
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
- Minimum age of 16.
- Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certified CNA within four months of date into the position.
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
- Satisfactorily complete yearly department specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits for each year.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in long-term care settings.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Work/life balance benefits
- Generous time off package
