Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (PRN)

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 26,629 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PM shift differential

Weekend shift pay

Job summary

South Dakota State Government operates a team at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD, seeking a CNA for part-time resident care roles. Duties include day-to-day care, assisting with activities, and supporting licensed staff in routine medical tasks. A background check and drug screening are required.

Applicants must obtain SD CNA certification within four months of hire. The job offers evening and weekend shift options with appropriate pay differentials.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain a South Dakota Certified Nurse Aide certification within four months of hire date.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; basic arithmetic; basic hygiene and safety procedures; documentation of care.
• Ability to communicate clearly, count accurately, observe symptoms, and operate basic data-entry software.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic resident care and help with daily activities and household tasks.
• Assist licensed health care personnel in routine medical care in a household setting.
• Support residents with personal care, hygiene needs and safety protocols.

Skills

English proficiency

Documentation skills

Resident care

Observation skills

Communication

Basic computer use

Education

CNA certification (South Dakota)

Job description

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE ALL REQUIRED TRAINING BY THE EMPLOYER.

Job ID: 36814
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 $1.00 per hour shift pay for pm shift, plus $1.50 per hour weekend pay.
Pay Grade: GE or F
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Are you looking for a flexible, part-time position? This position at the Department of Veterans Affairs Michael J Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home is both. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit https://vetaffairs.sd.gov/ .

Openings available for AM or PM shifts!

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 evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Licenses and Certifications:

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

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Knowledge:

• 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:

• 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.

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.

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.

Please note this is a temporary, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service.

We do not include application instructions or direct calls to action here. For more information, contact the State of South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources through official channels only.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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