Veterans Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA; Night Shift

Certified Nursing Assistant (Night Shift) - 35554

Location:

Hot Springs, SD | Department of Veterans Affairs (Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home) | Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly.

Pay: $19.06-$21.00 per hour, plus $5.00 per hour shift pay for night shifts, plus $1.50 per hour weekend pay. Pay Grade: GE or

F.

Shift differential is provided for weekend shifts.

Benefits: $0 premium employee health insurance option, eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, retirement benefits. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

This role performs basic resident care, assists with day‑to‑day resident and household activities, and assists licensed health care personnel in routine medical care in a household‑type environment. Physical activities may include squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, lifting, and more.

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

• 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.

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 abuse and neglect screening, and a drug screening. A National Career Readiness Certificate is not required but may be submitted. The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas; all persons hired must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9, using E-Verify upon hire.

Must apply online: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Email resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

Equal Opportunity Employer.