About this opportunity
Good Samaritan lists this Nursing Assistant - (LTC) - Full-Time opportunity in le mars, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Careers With Purpose
nJoin 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.
nFacility: GSS IA Lemars
nLocation: Le Mars, IA
nAddress: 1140 Lincoln St NE, Le Mars, IA 51031, USA
nShift: Varies
nJob Schedule: Full time
nWeekly Hours: 36.00
nSalary Range: $15.00 - $15.00
nPay Info: Wage goes up once you get your certification!!
nDepartment Details
nGet your CNA while getting paid!
nCome join one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.
nnnAt LeMars Good Samaritan, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!
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nnLeMars is a skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care services.
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n nWhat’s in it for you:
nnnGenerous night and weekend shift differentials
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nnAdvancement opportunities
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nnVarious education assistance programs
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nnContinuing education
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nnDirect access to your earnings daily
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nnRobust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)
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nnSign on bonus
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n nShift Details
nnn8hr. Varied Shifts.
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nnEvery other weekend and holiday rotation
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n nJob Summary
nThe 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.
nThe 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.
nQualifications
nHigh school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
nMinimum age of 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
nSatisfactorily 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.
nWhen applicable, for applicable states, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
nDependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor
nvehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of
nthis position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request.
nBenefits
nGood Samaritan 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 .
nGood Samaritan 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 or send an email to
nGood Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
nReq Number: R-
nJob Function: Nursing
nFeatured: No
Worksite address
le mars, IA, 51031, US
Who can apply
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