Nursing Assistant

Are you starting your career in healthcare as a NURSING ASSISTANT? Join our knowledgeable and resident-centered clinical care team while you wait to take your Certification exam. 

This Nursing Assistant wage starts at $17.50 per hour plus applicable shift bonuses. The wage for this role will increase to $19.85 per hour once you have passed both Certification exams. 

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.

APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve! 

Some of the benefits you may receive are:

Full Time/Part Time

• Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee) 
• Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
• Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133% 
• Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals 
• Awesome Employee Discounts
• Plus, many more benefits 

Contingent

• Retirement Plan (403b) – Contributions
• Awesome Employee Discounts

Assists patients by supporting personal hygiene and daily living needs; providing comfort, transportation, and vital sign monitoring.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist and document residents in all activities of daily living as needed for each individual resident assigned, e.g., vital signs, weight, feeding, oral intake, bathing, grooming, mobility, toileting.
2. Conduct shift rounds to observe residents and to ensure nursing and restorative needs are being met. Communicate resident care needs to the Charge Nurse and oncoming shift partners.
3. Assist with providing resident centered care initiatives, e.g. the fine dining experience.
4. Safely lift and transfer residents using proper lift equipment and safety devices.
5. Transport residents to and from in-house and community activities.
6. Answer resident "call lights" promptly and courteously.
7. Assist assigned staff in resident admission, transfer and discharge functions.
8. Report all changes in residents' condition to the charge nurse as soon as possible.
9. May be required to assist and complete the restorative activities based on the restorative plan of care.
10. Perform light housekeeping duties in residents' rooms, e.g. clean spills, and make beds, secure residents' personal items.

Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

• Successfully completed a State of Michigan approved nurses training program.
• Proof of class completion submitted to Human Resources prior to date in job with a date set for state certification exam within 60 days from date of hire.
• If the candidate does not pass certification exam within 120 days from date of hire employment will be terminated. Note: Once certification obtained, Nursing Assistant will transition to the job of Certified Nursing Assistant (CENA).

Experience

• Experience in a health care field preferred.