Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA)(Night Shift

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Job
Agency:
Department of Veterans Affairs - Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota

Location:

Hot Springs
Salary: $18.00 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
Pay Grade: GE or F
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Several openings available for night shifts. This is a full-time position.

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is an important and valuable member of the South Dakota Veterans Home. The role involves assisting with day-to-day resident care, engaging residents in activities and events, and assisting licensed personnel in routine medical care within a household-type environment. Physical tasks include squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, lifting, and more.

• provide basic resident care and assist with day-to-day resident and household activities
• assist licensed health care personnel in provision of routine medical care
• engage residents in household activities and events
• maintain resident safety and hygiene
• document resident care procedures

• must possess or be able to obtain South Dakota Certified Nurse Aide certification within four months of hire

• 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.

• 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.

Shift differential provided for weekend shifts. 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. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

The position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a background investigation, abuse and neglect screening, and drug screening. A National Career Readiness Certificate is encouraged but not required.

Must apply online: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Online applicants will receive confirmation of receipt. E‑mailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone:
Email: careers.us
Website: /workforus

“An Equal Opportunity Employer”.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Government Administration