Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA; PRN

Overview

Successful candidates will receive all required training by the employer.

Location:

Hot Springs |

Employer:

Department of Veterans Affairs - Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota | Shift: AM or PM, with PM shift pay differential and weekend pay. Salary: $18.00 per hour, depending on experience; plus $1.00 per hour pm shift differential; plus $1.50 per hour weekend pay. Pay Grade: GE. Closing Date:
Open Until Filled.

For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit the official site.

At the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Homes, we serve South Dakota Veterans and their families through quality health care in an environment of trust, dignity and sharing. The facility offers 70 private nursing care units and 23 units for independent living in Hot Springs, South Dakota. We value work-life balance for our team members who care for America’s Heroes.

A Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) assists with day-to-day resident care and engages residents in household activities and events. This role performs basic resident care, assists with day-to-day resident and household activities, and supports licensed health care personnel in routine medical care in a household-type environment. Physical activities may include squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, lifting, and more. Shift differential is provided for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

• Provide basic resident care and assist with day-to-day activities.
• Engage residents in household activities and events.
• Support licensed health care personnel in the provision of routine medical care.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment for residents.
• Document resident care following established procedures.

• 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 up to 50 pounds

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a background investigation and an abuse/neglect screening. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening. The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas. All hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States (I-9) and E-Verify will be used upon hire.

Please note this is a temporary, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service.

Must apply online: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted. For inquiries:
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources, Telephone: , Email: careers.us,  
An Equal Opportunity Employer

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