Patient Care Technician: Direct Patient Support & Care

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a part-time Certified Nurse Aide to provide routine patient care on rotating day/evening/night shifts. Responsibilities include ambulating, feeding, bathing, and responding to call lights while maintaining compassionate patient support.

The role supports a multidisciplinary team and requires a friendly, patient-focused approach. Shifts are 6:00 AM–2:30 PM and 2:00 PM–10:30 PM with every third weekend/holiday rotation, and the pay range is

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• CNA license preferred.
• Minimum age 16 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine patient care and support according to policies and procedures.
• Ambulate, bathe, position and assist with meals and care needs.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights and assist with valuables, gifts, mail.
• Greet visitors, answer inquiries, relay messages and assist department staff.
• Assist with transports, specimens, and coordinating outpatient appointments.
• Maintain patient rooms and ensure cleanliness and order.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Data entry / computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) license

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a part-time Certified Nurse Aide to provide routine patient care on rotating day/evening/night shifts. Responsibilities include ambulating, feeding, bathing, and responding to call lights while maintaining compassionate patient support.

The role supports a multidisciplinary team and requires a friendly, patient-focused approach. Shifts are 6:00 AM–2:30 PM and 2:00 PM–10:30 PM with every third weekend/holiday rotation, and the pay range is