Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) | Long Term Care

Avera St. Luke's; Eureka (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Great work environment

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Avera St. Luke’s in Eureka, SD seeks a dedicated Certified Nurse Aide for a full-time role with day, afternoon, or evening shifts. You’ll assist residents with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and support the care team to deliver compassionate, resident-centered care.

Experience in long-term care preferred; CNA licensing required within 120 days. Avera offers PTO from day 1, retirement contributions, and growth opportunities in a faith-inspired, respectful workplace.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required or willing to obtain within 120 days.
• Compassionate caregiver with team-focused attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Perform routine and non-routine nursing duties as directed by staff.
• Take and record vital signs and measurements.
• Document information accurately and concisely.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and restock supplies.
• Provide emotional and spiritual support to families.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Effective communication

Flexibility with shifts

Education

CNA certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Afternoon Shift (United States of America)

Work Shift: Evening Shift

Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $19.75 - $26.00

Position Highlights: Sign on Bonus of $10,000.

Full-Time Day Shift CNA!

What You'll Love

• Make a real difference in the lives of our residents
• Be part of a supportive, caring team
• Enjoy a rewarding career in healthcare

What We’re Looking For

• Compassionate caregivers who love helping others
• Team players ready to bring positivity every day
• CNA certification (or willingness to obtain)

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Great work environment
• Opportunities for growth

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to residents with their activities of daily living
• Perform routine duties and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff. This may include but not limited to assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorienting of resident to the facility environment to insure resident safety.
• Performs blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration and weight.
• Documents concise and factual information on the appropriate forms.
• Performs or assists residents in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient's plan of care. This includes assisting residents in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens as directed by nursing staff.
• Assessing and documenting completed cares.
• Provide feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns.
• Assists with restocking supplies and maintaining appropriate work environment in unit 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.
• Understanding and following established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program.
• Maintains an environment that is clean and safe for all 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 with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. 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) - Licensing Board 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

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Disability Accommodation

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 send an email to [e-mail].

Company Culture

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.