Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN)

About the role

Apart from being a flexible, part-time position, this role at the Department of Veterans Affairs Michael J Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home serves South Dakota Veterans and their families through quality health care. The position is based in the beautiful Hot Springs, South Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Takes care of America’s Heroes by assisting with day to day resident care and engaging the residents in various household activities / events.
• 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.

Requirements

• Must possess or be able to obtain a South Dakota Certified Nurse Aide certification within four months of hire date.
• Knowledge of 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

The position requires a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) license and certification. Applicants must also pass a background investigation, an abuse and neglect screening, and a drug screening.

Skills

• Basic computer operation and software use.
• Basic human hygiene requirements.
• Resident safety procedures and practices.
• Documentation of resident care.
• Communication skills.
• Physical abilities including squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, lifting, and more.

Benefits

No benefits are offered for this position.

Pay

$19.06 to $21.00 per hour, depending on qualifications; plus $1.00 per hour shift pay for pm shift, plus $1.50 per hour weekend pay.

Schedule

Openings available for AM or PM shifts.