Certified Nursing Assistant

About the role

A Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is an important and valuable member to the South Dakota Veterans Home by "taking care of America's heroes" by assisting with day to day resident care and engaging the residents in various household activities / events.

Responsibilities

• Assists with day to day resident and household activities
• Assists licensed health care personnel in the provision of routine medical care in a household-type environment
• Physical activities may include squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, lifting, and more

Requirements

• Must possess or be able to obtain a South Dakota Certified Nurse Aide certification within four months of hire date
• Knowledge Of The Ideal Candidate Will Have: English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; arithmetic sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide; basic human hygiene requirements; resident safety procedures and practices; procedures for documenting resident care; basic computer operation and software use; protective health measures
• Ability To communicate information clearly and concisely; count accurately and record numerical and alphabetical data; compare information and recognize discrepancies; observe, recognize, and report abnormal physical symptoms; assist residents with personal care and hygiene needs; exercise tact and discretion in dealing with others; follow established policies and procedures; understand and apply instructions; use a computer and applicable data entry programs; lift 50 pounds

Qualifications

• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Arithmetic sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Basic human hygiene requirements
• Resident safety procedures and practices
• Procedures for documenting resident care
• Basic computer operation and software use
• Protective health measures

Skills

• Clear communication skills
• Counting and recording abilities
• Observation and reporting skills
• Personal care assistance
• Tact and discretion
• Following established policies and procedures
• Using a computer and applicable data entry programs
• Lifting up to 50 pounds

Benefits

• $0 premium employee health insurance option
• Eleven paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual
• Dental, vision, and other insurance options
• Retail benefits

Pay

• $19.06 - $21.00 per hour, depending on experience
• +$5.00 per hour shift pay for night shift
• +$1.00 per hour shift pay for pm shift
• +$1.50 per hour weekend pay

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Shift differential provided for evening, night, and weekend shifts