Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Long Term Care

Avera Granite Falls Health Care Center – primarily evenings with rotating weekends and holidays.

Position Highlights

• Position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $1,000
• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1
• Job satisfaction through direct resident care and positive impact on patients
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment

Avera requires an active MN CNA certification or enrollment in a MN CNA class ending within 30 days of applying.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $19.75 - $26.00 per hour, dependent upon experience.

Schedule

• Evening shift: 2 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
• 64 hours per two-week pay period
• Every other weekend
• Holiday rotation

About the Role

Accountable for providing direct, personal care and services to residents in the skilled nursing facility, meeting their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs daily to maintain and improve their highest level of independent function.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers, repositioning, toileting, feeding, and ambulation
• Performs routine and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff, such as serving and collecting food trays, answering call lights, and maintaining a clean environment
• Performs and documents vital signs: blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, and weight
• Assists residents with specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure, including restorative exercises and specimen collection
• Provides immediate feedback to nursing staff on resident status, changes in condition, pain management, and other concerns
• Assists with restocking supplies and maintaining a clean, safe work environment, including cleaning procedures
• Provides emotional, educational, and spiritual support for families
• Complies with all aspects of resident rights, including confidentiality and privacy
• Reports allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of resident property
• Follows established policies and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plans, universal precautions, infection control, and hazardous communication

Requirements

• Ability to work the specified hours
• Visual acuity and communication skills adequate to perform position duties, including hearing, understanding, and distinguishing speech and other sounds
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification required within 120 days of hire (active MN CNA or enrollment in a MN CNA class ending within 30 days of applying)

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Less than 1 year of related experience or training

Expectations

• Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles in daily work
• Promotion of Avera’s values: compassion, hospitality, and stewardship
• Adherence to Avera’s CARE standards: Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement
• Maintenance of confidentiality
• Teamwork and coordination with other staff to ensure a productive and efficient environment
• Compliance with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA)

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on day 1 for eligible hires
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development through hands-on training and mentorship