Certified Nursing Assistant

State of South Dakota • Hot Springs, SD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is an important member of the South Dakota Veterans Home team, assisting with day-to-day resident care and engaging residents in household activities and events. The role provides basic resident care, supports daily resident and household activities, and assists licensed health care personnel with routine medical care in a household-type long-term care environment. The facility serves South Dakota veterans and their families and includes 70 private nursing care units and 23 independent-living units. Successful candidates will receive all required training from the employer. A South Dakota Certified Nurse Aide certification must be held or obtained within four months of hire. This is a full-time position in Hot Springs, South Dakota. The salary is $19.33–$21.00 per hour, depending on experience, with additional shift pay for night and evening shifts and weekend pay.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• $0-premium employee health insurance option
• Eleven paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Other insurance options
• Retirement benefits; the position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS

What This Job Offers

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