Certified Nursing Assistant

Description:

Good Samaritan Society, a not-for-profit organization with over 100 years of service in senior housing and healthcare, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join their Davenport, IA center. As a CNA, you will play a key role in providing compassionate, resident-centered care within a Christian environment dedicated to quality service and long-term care excellence.

The CNA will serve as a caregiver to residents, delivering age-appropriate care and assistance with daily living activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Core responsibilities include:

• Assisting residents with bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, repositioning, transferring, and walking using safe techniques and equipment.

• Obtaining and recording vital signs, collecting non-invasive body fluid specimens, and monitoring resident conditions.

• Supporting psychosocial and emotional well-being by fostering a caring, respectful, and engaging environment.

• Assisting with meal preparation, dining services, hydration, and supplements to promote resident nutrition.

• Providing range-of-motion exercises, passive activities, and recreational engagement.

• Supporting infection control practices and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Maintaining clean and operational living spaces through light housekeeping and laundry services.

• Documenting resident interactions, care outcomes, and reporting changes in condition to the charge nurse.

• Aiding providers and nursing staff during medical procedures when needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

• CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing required, or must obtain within four months through training or endorsement. Facility provides CNA training and certification.

• Completion of yearly competency testing and at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.

• Must maintain all required certifications and may need to register with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry (state-specific).

• Some roles may require valid driver’s license and compliance with Sanford Driving Policy.

Benefits:
Good Samaritan offers an extensive Total Rewards package for qualifying employees, including:

• Competitive pay with direct daily access to earnings.

• Flexible scheduling and a family-oriented work environment.

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health Savings Account and company-matched 401(k) plan.

• Paid time off, compassionate leave, and generous shift differentials.

• Education assistance, scholarships, and continuing education opportunities.

• Career advancement pathways, recognition programs, and referral bonuses.

• Employee discounts (Verizon, AT&T, hotels).