Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (Night Shift)

Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs - Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home, Hot Springs

About the role

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) positions available at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home, a long-term care facility offering 70 private nursing care units and 23 independent living units. This role involves assisting with day-to-day resident care and engaging residents in household activities and events, while supporting licensed health care personnel in providing routine medical care in a household-type environment.

Pay

$19.33 to $21.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, plus:

• $5.00 per hour shift pay for night shifts
• $1.50 per hour weekend pay

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Several openings available for night shifts
• Shift differential provided for weekend shifts

Benefits

• $0 premium employee health insurance option
• Eleven paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Retirement benefits (Class A retirement under SDRS)

Responsibilities

• Perform basic resident care and assist with day-to-day activities
• Engage residents in household activities and events
• Assist licensed health care personnel in providing routine medical care
• Document resident care and report abnormal physical symptoms
• Assist residents with personal care and hygiene needs
• Follow established policies, procedures, and safety practices

Requirements

• Must possess or obtain a South Dakota Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification within four months of hire
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Understanding of human hygiene requirements and resident safety procedures
• Ability to document resident care and use basic computer software
• Ability to observe, recognize, and report abnormal physical symptoms
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, exercise tact, and follow instructions
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds, squat, kneel, bend, twist, and perform other physical activities

Additional Information

• Successful candidates will receive all required training by the employer
• Position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08
• Background investigation, abuse and neglect screening, and drug screening required
• Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States (E-Verify used)
• National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) preferred but not required