Certified Nursing Assistant - Care Center

Avera Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Health in Sioux Center is seeking a Long Term Care Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) dedicated to promoting resident health and well-being. The role involves direct care tasks like assisting with daily activities and maintaining safety. Join a compassionate team committed to quality care within a supportive environment, with flexible scheduling options.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a CNA in Iowa.
• Previous experience is a plus.
• CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care following care plans.
• Assist with daily activities including bathing and mobility.
• Support doctors with medical care activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Assessing residents' needs

Assisting with daily activities

CPR certification

Infection control procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of a 75-hour CNA course

Job description

Location: Sioux Center, IA

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Various shifts including weekends and holidays, primarily 9:00 pm - 6:30 am every 3rd weekend

About Sioux Center Health: Sioux Center Health has been recognized as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital, a Top Workplace, and has received multiple awards for excellence in healthcare. We serve our community with a mission rooted in faith and healing, providing care in state-of-the-art facilities across Sioux Center, Iowa, and surrounding areas.

Position Highlights: Join a dedicated team committed to quality care and a compassionate Christian culture. We support our community through various programs and volunteer initiatives.

Compensation: $30,000 annually for full-time (minimum of 72 hours per pay period) with a sign-on/retention bonus of $2,500; part-time positions may also be available.

Job Summary: The Long Term Care Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct resident care, following care plans to promote residents' health and well-being.

Hours of Work: Various shifts, including weekends and holidays, primarily 9:00 pm - 6:30 am every 3rd weekend.

Qualifications: Completion of a 75-hour CNA course is preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required; previous experience is a plus. Must be certified as a CNA in Iowa; CPR certification is preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Effective communication with residents, families, and staff to uphold dignity and rights.
• Assess residents' needs, including vital signs and daily functioning, respecting their privacy and independence.
• Assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Support medical care activities like administering enemas, collecting specimens, and documenting care and patient responses.
• Follow safety and infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment.
• Support the facility's strategic and operational goals daily.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.