Certified Nursing Assistant (Part Time)

State of South Dakota • Hot Springs, SD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a part-time position with the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home in Hot Springs. The employer provides all required training. The role supports residents by providing basic daily care, helping with household activities and events, and assisting licensed health care personnel with routine medical care in a household-type environment. The facility serves South Dakota veterans and their families and includes 70 private nursing care units and 23 independent-living units. Openings are available on AM or PM shifts; shift differentials are provided for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

The hourly rate is $19.33 to $21.00 depending on qualifications, with an additional $1.00 per hour for the PM shift and $1.50 per hour for weekend work. Applicants must possess or obtain South Dakota Certified Nurse Aide certification within four months of hire. Successful applicants must complete background and abuse-and-neglect screenings, and employment offers are conditional on passing a drug screening. Applications must be submitted online; emailed resumes or submissions are not accepted.

Requirements

• Must possess or be able to obtain South Dakota Certified Nurse Aide certification within four months of hire.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; arithmetic; basic human hygiene requirements; resident safety procedures; resident-care documentation; basic computer operation and software use; and protective health measures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely; count and record data accurately; compare information and recognize discrepancies; assist residents with personal care and hygiene; exercise tact and discretion; follow policies and procedures; understand and apply instructions; and use a computer and applicable data-entry programs.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Successful applicants must undergo a background investigation and an abuse and neglect screening; offers are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
• Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9; the State uses E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

• A National Career Readiness Certificate may be submitted with the application, but it is not required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic resident care.
• Assist residents with day-to-day activities and household activities or events.
• Assist licensed health care personnel in providing routine medical care.
• Assist residents with personal care and hygiene needs.
• Observe, recognize, and report abnormal physical symptoms.
• Document resident care and record numerical and alphabetical data.
• Follow established policies, procedures, and instructions.

Benefits

• $0 premium employee health insurance option
• Eleven paid holidays
• Vacation leave accrual
• Sick leave accrual
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Other insurance options
• Retirement benefits under Class A of SDRS

What This Job Offers

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