Nursing Assistant

Avera St. Mary's; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

PTO from day 1

Job summary

Avera St. Mary’s is seeking a compassionate Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) to provide direct, personal care to residents in a skilled nursing setting. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor health status, and document care as part of a multidisciplinary team.

No experience? Paid training and certification costs covered. Shift options include rotating days/evenings/nights with weekend/holiday coverage; PTO from day one and potential sign-on and relocation bonuses are available.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) license required or obtained within 120 days in state of practice.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and communicate effectively with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Take and document vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, weight).
• Provide safe transfers and mobility assistance; transport residents as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Visual acuity

Hearing

Team player

Education

CNA certification

Job description

Location:

Avera Maryhouse

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

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

Pay Range:

Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $19.75 - $26.00

Position Highlights:

Pay scale $21.00 - $26.00/hr May be eligible for up to $2,500 sign on bonus and $1,500 relocation bonus!

No Experience?

No Problem! Paid training + certification costs covered

Job Satisfaction:

Build meaningful relationships with residents and families

Caregiver Career Path:

and learn as you earn

Work Schedule:

Shift: Variable; can discuss during an interview

Weekend and Holiday Availability:

Every other weekend & holiday

Part-time Benefits Eligibility:

24hrs/2wks part-time benefits eligible employment

About Avera

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

Accountable for providing direct, personal care and services to residents in the skilled nursing facility, which meet the physical, academical, social and spiritual needs on a daily basis to maintain and improve 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 include 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. Reports 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.

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:

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board in the state of practice within 120 Days

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

High School or GED Equivalent Less than 1 year Related experience or training

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

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

At Avera

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.