Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC)

MEP Health; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in Rapid City, SD is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) to deliver resident-centered care under the supervision of a registered nurse in a long-term care setting. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vitals, help with meals and recreational activities, and support housekeeping and documentation of care.

The role requires a CNA certification or enrollment, with ongoing competency testing and continuing education credits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; minimum age 16.
• Current CNA certification or enrollment in a training program leading to certification.
• Ability to complete annual competency testing and maintain continuing education credits.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.
• For applicable states, registration with the UAP Registry.
• Possibly classified as a Category II Driver, requiring a valid driver’s license and medical qualification for driving duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing and personal care to residents.
• Assist with transfers, mobility, and range of motion exercises.
• Support residents’ nutritional needs and encourage participation in wellness activities.
• Document care and communicate changes to nursing staff.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents.

Skills

CNA certification

Patient care

Documentation

Healthcare

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing over 100 years of housing and services to seniors in a Christian environment.

Role Overview

The Nursing Assistant (NA) provides resident-centered care in a long-term care setting under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, transferring, repositioning, and providing psychosocial support. The NA also records vital signs, aids with basic healthcare needs, and supports residents during meals and recreational activities. Additionally, they help with housekeeping, laundry, and documentation of resident interactions and condition changes. The role may involve participating in departmental committees and ensuring infection control policies are followed.

Qualifications And Skills

• High school diploma or GED preferred; minimum age 16.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or enrollment in a training program leading to certification.
• Ability to complete annual competency testing and maintain continuing education credits.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.
• For applicable states, registration with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• Possibly classified as a Category II Driver, requiring a valid driver’s license and medical qualification for driving duties.

Key Duties

• Provide basic nursing and personal care to residents.
• Assist with transfers, mobility, and range of motion exercises.
• Support residents’ nutritional needs and encourage participation in wellness activities.
• Document care and communicate changes to nursing staff.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents.