Job Description
Job DescriptionJoin Our Mission-Driven Team!
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors? Join our not-for-profit organization, which has proudly provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors, all while upholding a commitment to quality care in a Christian environment.
Position Overview
As a Nursing Assistant (NA) at GSS SD Rapid City St Martin, you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate, resident-centered care. This is a PRN position with varying shifts, allowing you the flexibility to work when it suits you best!
Your Responsibilities
- Provide daily living assistance and nursing care to residents under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN).
- Deliver age-appropriate care tailored to the physical and psychological needs of each resident.
- Assist with essential health care tasks, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and obtaining vital signs.
- Support residents in transferring, repositioning, and walking using safe techniques.
- Create a positive dining experience by assisting with meals and snacks.
- Document resident interactions and communicate any changes in condition to the charge nurse.
- Help maintain a clean and welcoming living environment through housekeeping and laundry services.
- Encourage resident participation in wellness and recreational programs.
What We’re Looking For
- Education: High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
- Experience: Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care is a plus.
- Certification: Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or enrollment in a training program to obtain certification within four months.
- Additional Requirements: Depending on the facility, QMAP certification may be required.
- Must complete yearly competency testing and maintain continuing education credits.
- For some roles, a valid driver’s license and a clean motor vehicle report may be necessary.
Why Join Us?
At The Good Samaritan, we value our employees and offer an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time staff, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Work/life balance benefits
- A generous time-off package to help you maintain a healthy home-work balance
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to join a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!
Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and support to our residents. Together, we can make a difference!