Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN)

State of South Dakota; Hot Springs (SD); Presencial; USD 27.000 - 29.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Shift differential

Descripción de la vacante

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota State Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD, seeks a Certified Nurse Assistant for resident care.

The role includes basic resident care, daily living support, and assisting licensed staff. Shift differential applies for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Training is provided; background checks and drug screening are required.

Formación

• Must possess or be able to obtain a South Dakota CNA certification within four months of hire date.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with daily resident care.

Responsabilidades

• Provide basic resident care and assist with daily living activities.
• Assist licensed health care personnel with routine tasks.
• Observe and report changes in resident condition and document care.

Conocimientos

Communication

Data entry

Lifting 50 lbs

Teamwork

Educación

South Dakota Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification

Descripción del empleo

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE ALL REQUIRED TRAINING BY THE EMPLOYER.

Job ID: 38283

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.

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer