Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (Part Time)

the South Dakota State Government•Hot Springs, SD

17h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Knowledge of arithmetic sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Knowledge of basic human hygiene requirements.
Knowledge of resident safety procedures and practices.
Knowledge of procedures for documenting resident care.
Knowledge of basic computer operation and software use.
Knowledge of protective health measures.
Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely.
Ability to count accurately and record numerical and alphabetical data.
Ability to compare information and recognize discrepancies.
Ability to observe, recognize, and report abnormal physical symptoms.
Ability to assist residents with personal care and hygiene needs.
Ability to exercise tact and discretion in dealing with others.
Ability to follow established policies and procedure.
Ability to understand and apply instructions.
Ability to use a computer and applicable data entry programs.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Must apply online.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation.
Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.
Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
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.

Nice To Haves

If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application.

Responsibilities

Performs basic resident care.
Assists with day to day resident and household activities.
Assists licensed health care personnel in the provision of routine medical care in a household-type environment at the South Dakota State Veterans Home.
Engages residents in various household activities / events.