Nursing Assistant, Certified - CNA PT Nights

Good Samaritan

Park River, ND

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$21–$25.50 Per Hour

SKILLS

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Clinical Assessment, Clinical Nursing, Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Dementia, Documentation, Driver's License, Establish Priorities, Health Plan, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Infection Control, Laundry, Long-Term Care, Nonprofit, Nursing, Nursing Management, Personal Care, Psychology, Quality Management, REST (Representational State Transfer), Registered Nurse (RN), Time Management, Training Program

LOCATION

Park River, ND

POSTED

1 day ago

**Careers With Purpose**
**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 ND Park River
**Location:** Park River, ND
**Address:** 301 Co Rd 12B, Park River, ND 58270, USA
**Shift:** 8 Hours - Night Shifts
**Job Schedule:** Part time
**Weekly Hours:** 24.00
**Salary Range:** $21.00 - $25.50
**Pay Info:** $5,000 Sign On Available

**Department Details**

Reliability & Accountability

Consistently dependable during overnight hours when staffing is lean. Trusted to maintain routines, complete rounds, and ensure resident safety with minimal supervision.

Strong Observation & Early Detection

Skilled at noticing subtle changes in condition such as breathing patterns, skin integrity, confusion, or discomfort. Promptly reports concerns to nursing staff to prevent complications.

Calm, Resident-Centered Care

Provides a quiet, reassuring presence for residents who may feel anxious, confused, or restless at night—especially those with dementia.

Expertise in Dementia & Sundowning Care

Experienced in supporting residents with sundowning behaviors by using redirection, reassurance, and a calm environment to reduce agitation during nighttime hours.

Time Management & Task Prioritization

Balances frequent rounds, repositioning, toileting, brief changes, and documentation efficiently while maintaining high-quality care.

Sleep & Comfort Focus

Promotes restful sleep by minimizing disruptions, addressing needs proactively, and maintaining a quiet, safe environment.

Independent Work Ethic

Confident in working independently while still collaborating effectively with nurses and team members when needed.

Emergency Readiness

Prepared to respond quickly and appropriately to overnight emergencies such as falls, changes in condition, or acute distress.

Strong Communication & Shift Handoff

Provides clear, thorough reports to day shift staff, ensuring continuity of care and that all resident needs and updates are communicated.

Compassion & Patience

Demonstrates patience and empathy with residents who may be lonely, confused, or require extra reassurance during the night.

Support for Team Workflow

Helps prepare residents and environments for the day shift, contributing to smooth transitions and overall team success.

**Job Summary**

The 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.

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.

**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**

Good 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 https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Good 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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

Good 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.

**Req Number:** R-0263219
**Job Function:** Nursing
**Featured:** No

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