Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Long Term Care

Avera Health; Parkston (SD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera St Benedict Nursing Home is seeking a Nurse Assistant in training to become a Certified Nurse Assistant. You will provide direct, personal care to residents in a skilled nursing facility, meeting daily physical, social and spiritual needs to maintain independence.

The role offers varied shifts (Afternoon Shift) with 16 hours every two weeks and every third weekend and holiday. Requires CNA licensing within 120 days; High School or GED is preferred; duties include assisting with activities

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively with others.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform duties.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, personal care to residents.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Perform routine and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff.
• Document vital signs and status.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment and report changes to the nursing staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Visual acuity

Teamwork

Education

CNA licensing within 120 days

High School or GED

Job description

Location:

Avera St Benedict Nursing Home

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Afternoon Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$19.75 - $26.00

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Position Highlights

varied shifts; 16hrs/2wks - including every third weekend and holiday.

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

The Nurse Assistant is in training to become a Certified Nurse Assistant. The Nurse Assistant will provide direct, personal care and services to residents in the skilled nursing facility, which meet the physical academical, social and spiritual needs on a daily basis to maintain and improve their highest level of independent function.

What you will do

• In training to become Nurse Assistant certified and/or Medication Aide certified.


• Provides assistance to residents with their activities of daily living.


• Performs routine 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. Provides 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.


• Understands and follows 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.

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:

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

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• High School or GED Equivalent

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.

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].