Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC), Float

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Join 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.



Facility: GSS IA Indianola



Location: Indianola, IA



Address: 708 S Jefferson Way, Indianola, IA 50125, USA



Shift: Varies



Job Schedule: PRN



Weekly Hours: Varies



Starting Rate: 19. 00



Department Details



Travel within 150 miles of your home address

Must have 6 months prior Long-Term-Care experience.

Flexible PRN schedules with NO contract requirement

Mileage reimbursement



Job Summary



The Good Samaritan Society is seeking to hire a compassionate and adaptable Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team as a Travel CNA! This opportunity allows a CNA to travel locally by working in various GSS locations within a 150-mile radius from home address providing care with competitive pay, mileage reimbursement, flexibility, and no contract requirement.



Pay calculated based on years of applicable experience minimum wage $19.00



Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate



Self-scheduling through convenient scheduling APP. 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 residents 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.



Qualifications



High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.



Minimum age of 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.



Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certified CNA within four months of date into the position by being enrolled in a training program or in the process of obtaining certification through Endorsement. CNA training and certification required and provided by facility.



Satisfactorily 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.



When applicable, for applicable states, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.



Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor



vehicle report and proof of valid driver s license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of



this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request.



Benefits



The Good Samaritan Society 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 (url removed) .



The Good Samaritan Society 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 (phone number removed) or send an email to (url removed) .



The Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.



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Education: High School/General Education Diploma



Job Function: Nursing



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