Certified Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care

Avera • Freeman, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant allows you to directly make a meaningful difference in people's lives by providing essential daily care and emotional support. You have the chance to impact the lives of people based on the care you provide. The relationships you build with the residents and their families will impact you for the rest of your life.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Licensing Board certification or Complete courses to become certified within 60 days of hire date.
• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to residents with their activities of daily living.
• Perform routine duties and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff.
• Duties may include but not limited to assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, personal hygiene, transfers into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment.
• Document concise and factual information on the appropriate forms.
• Perform or assist residents in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient's plan of care.
• Provide feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns.
• Participate in providing emotional, educational and spiritual support for families.
• Comply with all aspects of resident rights including confidentiality and privacy.
• Report all allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of resident property.
• Understanding and following established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program.
• Mentor new employees and assists with their orientation.
• Lead, by example, following Freeman Regional Health Services CARE standards.

Benefits

• PTO is available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Freeman Regional Health Services pays a portion of health insurance premiums for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed