Certified Nursing Assistant - Assisted Living - Night Shift (PT)

Avera Health; Freeman (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals for the role of Certified Nursing Assistant. This rewarding position allows you to make a significant impact on the lives of elderly residents by providing personalized care and emotional support. You'll develop meaningful relationships, assist with daily activities, and ensure the well-being of residents in a supportive environment. This part-time role offers flexible night shifts and is perfect for those looking to contribute positively to a community while gaining valuable experience in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• CNA Certified or ability to complete CNA courses.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Monitor health and safety of residents, ensuring quick access to help.
• Maintain cleanliness in residents’ living spaces.

Skills

CNA Certification

Communication Skills

Emotional Support

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CNA Course Completion

Job description

Location:

Freeman-Assisted Living

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Night Shift (United States of America)

Freeman Regional Health Service is looking for individuals to join our growing, team-oriented organization.

Position Highlights

Certified Nursing Assistant - Night Shift - PT

Worker Type:

Part Time (working at least 32 hours per pay period)

Part Time - Benefit Eligible (working at least 48 hours per pay period)

Work Shift:

Night Shift (11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.)

Rotating weekends/holidays

A Brief Overview

Working as a Certified Nursing Assistant, in an assisted living facility, is a rewarding career asit allows you to directly make a positive impact on the lives of elderly residents by providing them with personalized care, building meaningful relationships, and contributing to their overall well-being, offering a sense of fulfillment through helping others in a supportive community setting.

What you will do:

• Assist residents with daily activities, providing physical and emotional support, which can significantly improve their quality of life.

• Develop close relationships with residents and their families, getting to know their individual needs and preferences.

• Provide companionship and reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.

• Monitor the health and safety of residents, identifying potential hazards and ensuring quick access to help when needed.

• Maintain cleanliness in residents’ living spaces.

• Notify nurses or supervisors about changes in residents' conditions.

• Maintain accurate records of residents' information.

• Understanding and following established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program.

• Mentor new employees and assists with their orientation.

• Lead, by example, following Freeman Regional Health Services CARE standards.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Must be 16 years or older

• CNA Certified or the ability to complete the CNA courses to become certified

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.