Veterans Home Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (PRN) - 35556

About the role

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is an important and valuable member of the South Dakota Veterans Home team. They assist with daily resident care and engage residents in various household activities/events.

Responsibilities

• Assists with day-to-day resident care
• Assists with household activities
• Assists licensed health care personnel with routine medical care
• 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 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

• Must have a valid South Dakota driver's license
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to pass a background investigation
• Must be able to pass an abuse and neglect screening
• Must be able to pass a drug screening

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Physical stamina for lifting and moving residents
• Ability to follow instructions and policies

Benefits

Shift differential is provided for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Pay

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

Schedule

Openings available for AM or PM shifts!