Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA - Overnight Shift
Listed on 2026-07-15
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Nursing
CNA, Nursing Home
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Overnight Shift
NEW HIGHER STARTING WAGE • $19+/hour Based on Experience plus $2 shift differential
Join a Team That Has Been Caring for Seniors with Heart Since 1962
Are you a compassionate CNA who loves making a real difference in the lives of seniors? Overnight shifts are perfect for individuals who thrive in a quieter, focused environment and want to make a meaningful impact while supporting residents’ rest and safety. This role offers a rewarding balance of independence, responsibility, and team support.
Here’s what you’ll do:- Support overall resident well‑being and safety.
- Monitor residents overnight for safety, comfort, and any changes in condition.
- Assist residents with toileting, repositioning, mobility, and personal care as needed.
- Provide hands‑on support for grooming, bathing (if needed), and nutrition/snacks.
- Take and record vital signs, fluid intake, and output accurately.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment.
- Assist with documentation and handoff reports to day shift staff.
- Provide reassurance, companionship, and emotional support to residents and families.
- Document residents’ behaviors, mood changes, and any significant observations.
- Ensure call lights are answered promptly.
- Report any changes in residents’ conditions promptly to the Charge Nurse.
- Follow infection control procedures, including proper use of PPE.
- Assist in emergency situations as directed by the Charge Nurse.
- Ensure residents’ rooms and personal spaces are clean, safe, and comfortable.
- Support licensed nurses (RNs/LPNs) in carrying out care procedures.
- Help train or mentor new CNAs or nursing assistants (if experienced).
- Additional job duties as required.
- Ability to lift/push/pull up to 25–50 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move for extended periods.
- Ability to assist with resident transfers safely (including use of mechanical lifts).
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Must have a negative TB test or be willing to complete one.
- Must meet facility immunization requirements (e.g., flu shot, COVID‑19 if applicable).
- Must follow infection prevention and safety protocols.
- Ability to work the overnight shift.
- Willingness to take part in scheduled weekend/holiday rotations.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Active CNA certification in the state of South Dakota (preferred, but not required).
- Experience in long‑term care or skilled nursing (preferred, but not required).
- Ability to successfully pass CNA certification training, if applicable.
- Comfortable working with the geriatric population.
- Patient and attentive to residents’ needs.
- Ability to follow care plans and instructions.
- Dependable with strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills with residents, families, and nursing staff.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Reliable, punctual, and flexible.
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively during overnight hours.
- Eager to grow professionally while contributing to a mission that truly matters.
- Starting wage at $19/hour (higher based on experience).
- Overnight shift differential: +$2.00/hour.
- Paid CNA training.
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance at affordable rates.
- Holiday Pay.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Employee Meals.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
For more than 60 years, Bethel Lutheran Home has been a trusted provider of exceptional care to our community’s older adults. If you enjoy a quieter pace, a close‑knit team, and the opportunity to provide essential, personalized care ensuring residents sleep safely and comfortably, we’d love to meet you!
Apply today and become part of a community with a legacy of exceptional care!
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