Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN)
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) works at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home in Hot Springs, South Dakota, providing day-to-day resident care and helping residents participate in household activities and events. The role performs basic resident care and assists licensed health care personnel with routine medical care in a household-type environment. The employer provides all required training. Openings are available on AM or PM shifts, and the position is described as flexible and part-time. Shift differentials are provided for evening, night, and weekend shifts. The facility serves South Dakota veterans and their families and includes 70 private nursing care units and 23 independent-living units. This is a temporary, non-benefited position that is exempt from civil service. Applicants must apply online. Successful applicants must complete background and abuse-and-neglect screenings; employment offers are conditional on passing a drug screening. The State does not sponsor work visas, and hires must verify identity and U.S. work eligibility using Form I-9; the State uses E-Verify.
Requirements
- Must possess, or be able to obtain within four months of hire, South Dakota Certified Nurse Aide certification.
- Communicate information clearly and concisely.
- Count accurately, record data, compare information, and recognize discrepancies.
- Exercise tact and discretion when dealing with others.
- Follow established policies and procedures and understand and apply instructions.
- Use a computer and applicable data-entry programs.
- Lift 50 pounds.
- Successfully complete required background and abuse-and-neglect screenings and a drug screening.
- Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9; the State uses E-Verify.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Arithmetic skills 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.
- Basic computer operation and software skills.
- Knowledge of protective health measures.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic day-to-day resident care.
- Assist residents with household activities and events.
- Assist licensed health care personnel in providing routine medical care.
- Observe, recognize, and report abnormal physical symptoms.
- Document resident care and record numerical and alphabetical data.
- Assist residents with personal care and hygiene needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
