Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long Term Care

Provident Behavioral Health; Howard (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide resident-centered nursing care in a long-term care setting within a not-for-profit, Christian environment. The NA will assist with daily living activities, health monitoring, and documentation under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include bathing, mobility, meals, and support for wellness and recreational activities, while coordinating with the nursing team and other staff to ensure compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; minimum age 16.
• CNA certification or enrollment in CNA training program within four months.
• Annual competency testing and 12 hours of continuing education per year.
• State-specific certifications and registration as applicable.
• For some roles, valid driver’s license and medical qualification for driving duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate resident care and support daily activities.
• Assist with health monitoring and document care interactions.
• Promote resident well-being and participation in activities.
• Assist with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and vital signs.
• Assist with transferring, repositioning, walking, and ROM exercises.
• Contribute to food preparation and meals.
• Aid healthcare providers with procedures and communicate changes to the nursing team.
• Collect non-invasive specimens and assist with housekeeping, laundry, wellness, and recreational programs.

Skills

Resident care

Vital signs

Documentation

Personal care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

CNA certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing over 100 years of housing and services to seniors in a Christian environment.

Role:

Nursing Assistant (NA) serving as a caregiver in long-term care, providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN).

• Deliver age-appropriate care addressing physical and psychological needs as per care plans.
• Assist with activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and vital sign recording.
• Support residents with transferring, repositioning, walking, and range of motion exercises.
• Contribute to food preparation, dining experiences, and assist with meals and snacks.
• Aid healthcare providers with procedures, document resident interactions, and communicate changes to the nursing team.
• Collect non-invasive specimens and vital signs, and assist with housekeeping, laundry, wellness, and recreational programs.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or GED preferred; minimum age 16.
• Required CNA certification or enrollment in a training program to obtain certification within four months.
• Completion of annual competency testing and ongoing continuing education (minimum 12 hours/year).
• State-specific certifications and registration as applicable.
• For some roles, valid driver’s license and medical qualification for driving duties.

Key Duties:

Provide compassionate resident care, support daily activities, assist with health monitoring, document care interactions, and promote resident well-being and participation in activities.