About This Position
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) to provide quality care and assistance to residents in a long-term care setting. The ideal candidate will assist residents with daily living activities, monitor their well-being, and maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
Responsibilities
Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
Respond to call lights and assist residents with feeding, meals, and hydration.
Measure and record vital signs, height, weight, and intake/output as required.
Assist residents with mobility, positioning, transfers, and ambulation.
Collect specimens and assist licensed nurses with routine treatments and procedures.
Maintain clean, safe, and organized resident rooms and work areas.
Observe residents' physical and behavioral conditions and report changes to the RN or LPN.
Follow infection control, safety, confidentiality, and resident privacy policies.
Assist with admissions and prepare resident rooms and beds as needed.
Participate in required training, meetings, and educational programs.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure quality resident care.
Requirements
Active certification through the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
Experience in long-term care (LTC) preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.
Ability to assist with lifting, transferring, and repositioning residents.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork skills.
Ability to work varied day and night shifts, including holidays.
Commitment to resident safety, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
Pay: $1,250.00 - $1,290.00 per week
License/Certification:
BLS Certification (Required)
Active state license of South Dakota (Required)
Work Location: In person
Experience
Vital signs, Patient transfer methods, BLS Certification, Assisting with ADLs, Healthcare privacy protection, Safe environment creation, Patient interaction, CNA, Bathing assistance
