Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) II | Long Term Care

Avera Health; Parkston (SD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO day 1

Retirement match up to 5%

Mentorship and training

Job summary

Avera St Benedict Nursing Home in Parkston, SD, is hiring empathetic nursing assistants to provide direct resident care under licensed nurse supervision. You will help with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and assist with routine tasks to support residents’ independence and safety.

Join a multidisciplinary care team and enjoy a benefits package with a sign-on bonus potential up to $5,000, rotating days/evenings/nights, and shift differentials for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School or GED Equivalent.
• CNA active certification in the practice state within 120 days.
• Medication Aide active certification in the practice state within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to residents with activities of daily living.
• Performs routine and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff, including bathing, dressing, transfers, and feeding assistance.
• Measures and documents vital signs and weight; maintains accurate records.
• Assists with restocking supplies and keeps the unit clean and safe.
• Supports families with emotional, educational, and spiritual needs.

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board Active certification in the state of practice within 120 Days

Medication Aide - Licensing Board Active certification in the state of practice within 120 Days

Job description

Location:

Avera St Benedict Nursing Home

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$20.75 - $27.50

Position Highlights

May be eligible for $5,000.00 sign on bonus!

72hrs/2wks; varied day/evening/night shifts including every third weekend and holiday.

$3 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL is available for hours worked between 7p and 7a, $2 on weekends, and $5 on weekend nights!

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

Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, provides direct, personal care and services to residents in the skilled nursing facility which meets their physical, intellectual, social and spiritual needs on a daily basis to maintain and enhance 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. This may includes 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. Report 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.
• Mentors new employees and assists with their orientation. Serves as a lead example to help enforce Avera’s CARE standards with co-workers

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:

• High School or GED Equivalent
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board Active cetification in the state of practice within 120 Days and
• Medication Aide - Licensing Board Active certification in the state of practice within 120 Days

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• 1-3 years Related experience or training

Minimum Age Requirements

18

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 work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• 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 send an email to [e-mail].