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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long Term Care

Affinity Home Health Care Inc · Canistota, SD · Yesterday
On-siteInternship

About the role

Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Nursing Assistant (NA) in a long-term care facility focused on providing quality, resident-centered care in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting residents with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
  • Monitoring and recording vital signs and collecting non-invasive specimens.
  • Supporting residents with transferring, repositioning, walking, and range of motion exercises.
  • Providing psychosocial support and encouraging participation in wellness and recreational activities.
  • Assisting with housekeeping, laundry, and creating a positive dining experience.
  • Documenting resident interactions and communicating changes in condition to nursing staff.
  • Supporting procedures, maintaining infection control policies, and using PPE appropriately.

Qualifications and Skills

  • High school diploma or GED preferred; minimum age 16.
  • Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or enrollment in a training program to obtain certification.
  • Ability to complete annual competency testing and continuing education (minimum 12 hours/year).
  • Knowledge of infection prevention, safety procedures, and resident privacy.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • For applicable roles, valid driver’s license and medical clearance for driving duties.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement plans.
  • Paid time off.
  • Work/life balance support.

Position includes adherence to drug-free workplace policies and pre-employment screening.

Additional Details

Opportunity to participate in departmental committees and wellness programs.

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