Certified Nursing Assistant

Platte Health Center Avera; Platte (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Platte Health Center Avera in Platte, SD seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide resident hygiene, oral care and other nursing tasks. You will help with linen changes, cleaning, and replenishing supplies, ensuring a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.

Position supports multiple shifts with competitive pay and benefits. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS within six months, and CNA certification within four months of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• C.N.A. certification within four months of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident hygiene, oral care and other cares as per nursing routine.
• Assist with linen changes, cleaning of furniture and equipment, and stock replenishment.
• Assist residents to chairs/commodes and use gait belts for safety.
• Report changes in condition to Charge Nurse and maintain confidentiality.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

C.N.A. certification

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Location:Platte, SDWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)Platte Health Center Avera is seeking a qualified individual to join our team!Position HighlightsJoin the team at Platte Health Center Avera!Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, generous PTO policy, health insurance, and various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.Position Highlights:Benefit EligibleHealth and Dental InsuranceHealth Savings Account and Flex Account Options403b Retirement and Employer MatchCompetitive WagesEmployee Discount for Medical ServicesCompetitive Paid Time Off AccrualFriendly Work EnvironmentWe are seeking a new team member with flexibility to help cover occasional shifts. If you are looking for a position with 3-5 shifts per week, this may be for you. 8-hour or 12 hour shifts available. Consider applying today.Job SummaryProvides resident hygiene, oral care, hair care, and other cares as per nursing routine. Follows procedures for linen changes and cleaning of furniture, equipment, patient utensils. Keeps work environment clean and tidy, including patient rooms, dining rooms, utility rooms, staff lounge, refrigerators, and storage areas. Replenish supplies in each area. Provides age-appropriate care, including positioning, lifting, turning, ambulating of patients/residents. Assisting patient/resident to chairs, commodes, using gait belts as needed to ensure patient/resident and employee safety. Uses patient lifts as needed for resident and staff safety. Reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient or unusual incidents outside of established parameters. Collaborates with charge nurse and supervisor in supporting work assignment. Completes and submits assignment sheets and reports refused care to the Charge Nurse to ensure continuity of patient/resident care. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains confidentiality of patients, visitors, organization personnel and organization business in general. Education and/or ExperienceEducation: High school diploma or equivalent work experience preferred, including ability to read, write and simple math. Basic Life Support Certification is mandatory within six months of employment.Experience: Must be C.N.A. (Certified Nursing Assistant) certified within four months of employment. Understanding or experience in health care helpful.Licensure/Certification/RegistrationPaid C.N.A. training provided in-house or online. PayThe hourly minimum wage for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$17.00 per hour Nurse Assistant $19.34 when certified/licensed