Nursing Assistant

Avera; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

401(k) retirement matching

Mentorship and career development

Job summary

Avera Maryhouse in Pierre, SD is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our skilled nursing team. The role focuses on direct, personal care to residents, supporting daily living activities, and contributing to the patient care plan during the afternoon shift (2:00pm-10:30pm) with weekend and holiday rotation.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure residents receive respectful, high‑quality care while maintaining safety and dignity for each person.

Qualifications

• Must hold CNA certification and be licensed in the state of practice within 120 days.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Support nursing staff with routine and non-routine duties, including bathing, dressing, transfers, feeding, and mobility.
• Perform basic clinical tasks: check vital signs and document findings.
• Assist with restorative exercises and specimen collection as directed.
• Restock supplies and maintain a clean, safe unit environment.
• Provide emotional and spiritual support to families.
• Uphold resident rights and report any concerns per policy.

Education

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

High School or GED

Job description

Pierre, SD

Full time

2405506-R

Location:

Avera Maryhouse

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Afternoon Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. 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

2:00pm-10:30pm with wknd and hol rotation; 64hrs/2wks

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 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]

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.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

Additional Notices:

For TTY, dial 711

Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.