Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) | Long Term Care

Sioux Center Health; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 27,207 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

PTO available from day 1

Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

Job summary

Sioux Center Health is looking for a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) to provide direct personal care to residents at Avera Mother Joseph Manor. You will assist residents with daily living activities, perform vital sign measurements, and contribute to their overall care while maintaining a clean and safe environment.

This role offers a flexible day shift work schedule, a sign-on bonus, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively and understand instructions.
• Commitment to Avera's mission and values.
• Ability to work the specified hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Perform routine and non-routine nursing duties.
• Document vital signs and patient condition changes.

Skills

Assistance with daily living activities

Vital sign measurement

Emotional support for families

Education

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

High School or GED Equivalent

Job description

Location

Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

$19.75 - $26.00 (actual pay depends on experience)

Position Highlights

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus (with two-year commitment!)
• No Experience? No Problem! Paid training + certification costs covered
• Job Satisfaction: Build meaningful relationships with residents and families

Work Schedule

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Every other weekend & holiday
• 48 hours per two weeks

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Accountable for providing direct, personal care and services to residents in the skilled nursing facility, which meet the physical, academical, social and spiritual needs on a daily basis to maintain and improve their highest level of independent function.

What You Will Do

• Provides assistance to residents with their activities of daily living
• Performs routine duties and non‑routine duties as directed by nursing staff, including bathing and dressing, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers, repositioning, toileting, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, ensuring cleanliness, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation, and orienting residents to the facility environment to ensure safety.
• Performs vital sign measurements (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, weight) and documents concise and factual information on the appropriate forms.
• Assists residents in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient's plan of care, including restorative exercises, specimen collection, and documentation of completed care. Provides feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other concerns.
• Assists with restocking supplies and maintaining appropriate work environment, including cleaning procedures.
• Participates in providing emotional, educational and spiritual support for families.
• Complies with all aspects of resident rights including confidentiality and privacy. Reports all allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of resident property.
• Follows established policies and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. Maintains a clean and safe environment for residents, families, and staff.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) – licensed in the state of practice within 120 days

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• High School or GED Equivalent
• Less than 1 year related experience or training

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1‑605‑504‑4444 or email [e-mail].