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Certified Nursing Assistant (Night Shift)

State of South Dakota · Hot Springs, SD · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$19.06–$21/hrFull-time

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

  • Performs basic resident care
  • 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

To be considered please attach your resume or curriculum vitae.

Skills

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.

Benefits

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Pay

$19.06 to $21.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, plus $5.00 per hour shift pay for night shifts, plus $1.50 per hour weekend pay.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with the Department of Veterans Affairs - Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home. Several openings available for night shifts.

Additional Requirements

  • To be considered please attach your resume or curriculum vitae.
  • This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
  • Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation.
  • An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.
  • Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.
  • Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
  • NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application.
  • For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office.

Contact Information

You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit https://vetaffairs.sd.gov/.

For more information on the State of South Dakota, please visit http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.

The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3UE

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148
Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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