Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (Night Shift)

State of South Dakota; Hot Springs (SD); On-site; USD 40,206 - 43,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Dental and vision

Job summary

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources in Hot Springs is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to join the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home.

This full-time position supports residents with direct care in a home-like setting, promoting dignity and daily living activities for South Dakota veterans. Successful applicants will receive required training and must obtain a South Dakota CNA within four months.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain a South Dakota Certified Nurse Aide certification within four months of hire date.
• Background investigation and drug screening are required.
• NCRC certificate submission encouraged for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic resident care and assist with daily living activities.
• Assist licensed health care personnel in routine medical care in a household environment.
• Engage residents in activities and monitor safety and comfort.

Skills

Effective communication

English grammar

Attention to detail

Basic hygiene knowledge

Data entry skills

Team collaboration

Education

South Dakota Certified Nurse Aide certification

Job description

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE ALL REQUIRED TRAINING BY THE EMPLOYER.

Job ID: 36812

Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs - Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota

Location: Hot Springs

Salary:$19.33 to $21.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, plus $5.00 per hour shift pay for night shifts, plus $1.50 per hour weekend pay.

Pay Grade: GE or F

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Several openings available for night shifts.

This is a full-time position with the Department of Veterans Affairs - Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit https://vetaffairs.sd.gov/ .

Every day is Veterans Day at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Homes. We serve South Dakota Veterans and their families through quality health care in an environment and community of trust, dignity and sharing in our beautiful facility located in lovely Hot Springs, South Dakota.

At the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Homes, we not only consider it our duty to provide the highest level of care to those who answered our nation's call, we believe it is an honor. As a long‑term care facility, our beautiful home offers 70 private nursing care units and 23 units for independent living. You will enjoy caring for America’s Heroes while maintaining your own work‑life balance.

A Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is an important and valuable member to the South Dakota Veterans Home by "taking care of America's heroes" by assisting with day to day resident care and engaging the residents in various household activities/ events.

This role performs basic resident care, assists with day to day resident and household activities, and assists licensed health care personnel in the provision of routine medical care in a household‑type environment at the South Dakota State Veterans Home. Physical activities may include squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, lifting, and more.

Shift differential is provided for weekend shifts.

Benefits

• The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Licenses And Certifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain a South Dakota Certified Nurse Aide certification within four months of hire date.

Knowledge Of

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation;
• arithmetic sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide;
• basic human hygiene requirements;
• resident safety procedures and practices;
• procedures for documenting resident care;
• basic computer operation and software use;
• protective health measures.

Ability To

• communicate information clearly and concisely;
• count accurately and record numerical and alphabetical data;
• compare information and recognize discrepancies;
• observe, recognize, and report abnormal physical symptoms;
• assist residents with personal care and hygiene needs;
• exercise tact and discretion in dealing with others;
• follow established policies and procedures;
• understand and apply instructions;
• use a computer and applicable data entry programs;
• lift 50 pounds.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

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http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"