Certified Nursing Assistant II (CNA)

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1

Retirement match 5%

Career development

Job summary

Avera Prince of Peace-Skilled Nursing is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide to join our dedicated team in Sioux Falls. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, you will provide direct resident care in a 24/7 facility and help residents maintain independence.

We offer rotating shifts, a pay range of $20.75–$27.50 per hour, opportunities for sign-on bonuses up to $5,000 and training support to get certified. PTO, retirement match, and career development are part of our benefits.

Qualifications

• Face-to-face communication with residents and families.
• Ability to work in a team and follow directions.
• Must meet visual and hearing requirements for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Support nursing staff with routine and non-routine duties.
• Take vitals and document findings accurately.
• Assist with restocking supplies and maintain a clean environment.
• Provide emotional and spiritual support to families.
• Follow infection control policies and safety procedures.
• Mentor new employees and model CARE standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) active certification

Medication Aide certification active

Job description

Location

Avera Prince of Peace-Skilled Nursing

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range

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

$20.75 - $27.50

Position Highlights

• Already Certified CNA's may be eligible for a sign on bonus up to a $5000
• Let us help you get certified and you may be eligible for a sign on bonus up to $2500
• Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve with providing direct resident care.
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.

Work Schedule

• Position will work 48 hours every 2 weeks.
• Includes weekend and holiday rotations.

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

Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, provides direct, personal care and services to residents in the skilled nursing facility which meets their physical, intellectual, social and spiritual needs on a daily basis to maintain and enhance their highest level of independent function.

What You Will Do

• Provides assistance to residents with their activities of daily living.
• Performs routine duties 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. Provide 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.
• Understanding and following 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.
• Mentors new employees and assists with their orientation. Serves as a lead example to help enforce Avera's CARE standards with co-workers

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

• High School or GED Equivalent
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board Active cetification in the state of practice within 120 Days and
• Medication Aide - Licensing Board Active certification in the state of practice within 120 Days

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• 1-3 years Related experience or training

Minimum Age Requirements

18

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.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

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].