Certified Nursing Assistant - Freeman Regional Long Term Care - PRN

Avera•Freeman, SD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Freeman Regional Health Service is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide essential daily care and emotional support to residents at Freeman Regional Long Term Care. The role involves helping residents with activities of daily living, supporting their care plans, communicating changes in condition to nursing staff, and contributing to a safe, respectful environment for residents and their families. This is a PRN position requiring at least two shifts every six weeks, with day and night shifts available. Weekends and holidays are included.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
Must be a certified CNA or able to complete CNA courses and become certified within 60 days of hire.
Must be able to work the specified hours.
Must have visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
Must be able to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, transfers, repositioning, and toileting.
Perform routine and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff, including answering call lights and helping maintain a clean environment.
Document concise, factual information on appropriate forms.
Perform or assist residents with specific medical care activities in accordance with established policies and procedures and the patient’s plan of care.
Immediately inform nursing staff about patient status changes, pain management, and other important concerns.
Participate in providing emotional, educational, and spiritual support for families.
Protect resident rights, including confidentiality and privacy.
Report allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of resident property.
Follow policies and procedures for fire, tornado, evacuation, and disaster plans; universal precautions; infection control; and hazardous and chemical communication.
Mentor new employees and assist with their orientation.
Lead by example in following Freeman Regional Health Services CARE standards.