Job Description
Facility: GSS SD Sf Luth Mnr
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 1500 W 38th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
Shift: Evening
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 38.00
Salary Range: $18.50 - $28.00
Department Details
Our staff is compassionate and dedicated to the residents. The Good Samaritan Society is proud to be one of the largest non-profit providers of senior services in the US.
Since our founding in 1922, we have been driven by our mission and belief. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion.
Some of the benefits to working at Good Samaritan Society are
Competitive Compensation
Direct access to your earnings daily
Shift Differential
Flexible Scheduling Options Available
Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Salary Increases
Referral Bonuses
Advancement Opportunities
Education Assistance
Scholarships and Sponsorships
Continuing Education
Years of Service Recognition Program
Job Summary
The Senior Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as an experienced caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. Demonstrates expert level experience as a certified nursing assistant and assists other staff as needed.
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. Often works as a support to other clinical staff in addition to assuming own responsibilities. Leads in problem solving and maintaining high accountability.
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.
The 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.
May be responsible for completing tasks related to the Restorative Nursing program (including documentation, scheduling and leading restorative programs.