Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) PRN

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A part-time Certified Nurse Assistant position at the South Dakota Veterans Home in Hot Springs, offering flexible shifts and the opportunity to care for veterans. The role includes assisting with daily resident care and engaging in activities while maintaining a work-life balance.

Benefits

Employee health insurance option

Paid holidays

Generous vacation and sick leave

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Must obtain CNA certification within four months of hire.
• Knowledge of resident safety procedures and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day resident care and activities.
• Perform basic resident care and assist licensed personnel.
• Engage residents in household activities.

Skills

English grammar

Arithmetic

Basic human hygiene

Resident safety procedures

Basic computer operation

Education

South Dakota Certified Nurse Aide certification

Job description

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE ALL REQUIRED TRAINING BY THE EMPLOYER.

Job ID: 31467
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs - Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota
Location: Hot Springs
Salary: $17.92 per hour, depending on experience; plus $1.00 per hour shift pay for pm shift, plus $1.50 per hour weekend pay.
Pay Grade: GE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Openings available for AM or PM shifts!

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/ .

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.

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 at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . 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.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Knowledge of:

• 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.

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.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1N7
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
'An Equal Opportunity Employer'

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