Part-Time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Day Shift

Bethel Lutheran Home • Madison, SD

9d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Day ShiftNEW HIGHER STARTING WAGE • $19+/hour Based on ExperienceJoin a Team That Has Been Caring for Seniors with Heart Since 1962
Are you a compassionate CNA who loves making a real difference in the lives of seniors? If you’re a morning person that enjoys making a difference, this role is for you. From morning routines to daily connections, our day shift CNAs are the heart of our community, bringing energy, kindness, and hands-on care to residents throughout their day.
Here’s what you’ll do:
· Support overall resident well-being and safety.
· Assist residents with morning care routines, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, and toileting.
· Assist with mobility exercises as instructed by the care plan.
· Serve and assist with breakfast and lunch, ensuring proper diet, hydration, and monitoring intake.
· Take and record vital signs, weights, fluid intake, and output accurately.
· Prepare residents for and assist with therapy sessions, appointments, and activities.
· Provide reassurance, companionship, and emotional support to residents and families.
· Document residents’ behaviors, mood changes, and any significant observations.
· Monitor residents for safety, comfort, and medical needs (if applicable).
· Ensure call lights are answered promptly.
· Report any changes in residents’ conditions promptly to the Charge Nurse.
· Follow infection control procedures, including proper use of PPE.
· Observe and report safety hazards in the resident care areas.
· Assist in emergency situations as directed by the Charge Nurse.
· Ensure residents’ rooms and personal spaces are clean, safe, and comfortable.
· Support licensed nurses (RNs/LPNs) in carrying out care procedures.
· Assist with documentation and handoff reports to evening shift staff.
· Help train or mentor new CNAs or nursing assistants (if experienced).
· Additional job duties as required.

Physical Requirements:
o Ability to lift/push/pull up to 25–50 lbs.
o Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move for extended periods.
o Ability to assist with resident transfers safely (including use of mechanical lifts).

Work Requirements:
o Must pass a criminal background check.
o Must have a negative TB test or be willing to complete one.
o Must meet facility immunization requirements (e.g., flu shot, COVID-19 if applicable).
o Must follow infection prevention and safety protocols.
o Ability to work the day shift.
o Willingness to take part in scheduled weekend/holiday rotations.

Here’s what you’ll need to be successful:
· Ability to successfully pass CNA certification training, if applicable.
· Comfortable working with the geriatric population.
· Patient and attentive to residents’ needs.
· Ability to follow care plans and instructions.
· Dependable with strong attention to detail.
· Strong communication skills with residents, families, and nursing staff.
· Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
· Reliable, punctual, and flexible.
· Ability to work well independently and as part of a care team.
· Eager to grow professionally while contributing to a mission that truly matters.

For more than 60 years, Bethel Lutheran Home has been a trusted provider of exceptional care to our community’s older adults. If you thrive in a supportive environment where your work is valued and your growth is encouraged, we’d love to meet you!

Apply today and become part of a community with a legacy of exceptional care!

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Active CNA certification in the state of South Dakota (preferred, but not required).
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing (preferred, but not required).
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must have a negative TB test or be willing to complete one.
• Must meet facility immunization requirements (e.g., flu shot, COVID-19 if applicable).
• Must follow infection prevention and safety protocols.
• Ability to work the day shift.
• Willingness to take part in scheduled weekend/holiday rotations.
• Ability to successfully pass CNA certification training, if applicable.
• Comfortable working with the geriatric population.
• Patient and attentive to residents’ needs.
• Ability to follow care plans and instructions.
• Dependable with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with residents, families, and nursing staff.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a care team.
• Eager to grow professionally while contributing to a mission that truly matters.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 25–50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move for extended periods.
• Ability to assist with resident transfers safely (including use of mechanical lifts).

Nice To Haves

• Active CNA certification in the state of South Dakota (preferred, but not required).
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing (preferred, but not required).

Responsibilities

• Support overall resident well-being and safety.
• Assist residents with morning care routines, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, and toileting.
• Assist with mobility exercises as instructed by the care plan.
• Serve and assist with breakfast and lunch, ensuring proper diet, hydration, and monitoring intake.
• Take and record vital signs, weights, fluid intake, and output accurately.
• Prepare residents for and assist with therapy sessions, appointments, and activities.
• Provide reassurance, companionship, and emotional support to residents and families.
• Document residents’ behaviors, mood changes, and any significant observations.
• Monitor residents for safety, comfort, and medical needs (if applicable).
• Ensure call lights are answered promptly.
• Report any changes in residents’ conditions promptly to the Charge Nurse.
• Follow infection control procedures, including proper use of PPE.
• Observe and report safety hazards in the resident care areas.
• Assist in emergency situations as directed by the Charge Nurse.
• Ensure residents’ rooms and personal spaces are clean, safe, and comfortable.
• Support licensed nurses (RNs/LPNs) in carrying out care procedures.
• Assist with documentation and handoff reports to evening shift staff.
• Help train or mentor new CNAs or nursing assistants (if experienced).
• Additional job duties as required.

Benefits

• Starting wage at $19/hour (higher based on experience).
• Paid CNA training.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance at affordable rates.
• Holiday Pay.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Employee Meals.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED