About This Position
Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Location: Hot Springs, SD
Pay Range:
$28 to $31/hr on W2
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Varied day and night shifts
Specialty: CNA LTC, Long Term Care (LTC)
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Job Summary
We, Sight Spectrum LLC, are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide quality care and assistance to residents in a healthcare facility. The CNA will assist residents with activities of daily living, provide basic nursing care, and help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent patient care skills, attention to detail, teamwork, and a commitment to maintaining residents' dignity, privacy, and overall well-being.
Key Responsibilities
Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, shaving, and personal care.
Respond promptly to call lights and resident requests.
Assist with feeding residents, serving meals, and monitoring food and fluid intake.
Measure and record residents' intake and output, including drainage systems as ordered.
Monitor and document vital signs, height, and weight.
Assist with routine treatments, including warm and cold applications.
Collect specimens such as urine, stool, and sputum.
Assist nurses with specialized or complicated treatment procedures.
Reposition, lift, turn, and ambulate residents to promote comfort and prevent complications.
Assist residents with bedpans, urinals, and bedside commodes.
Prepare resident rooms and beds for new admissions.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe resident rooms and work areas.
Observe residents for changes in physical condition or behavior and promptly report concerns to the RN/LPN.
Follow facility policies and procedures related to patient safety, infection control, fire safety, and quality assurance.
Maintain resident confidentiality, privacy, and dignity at all times.
Participate in required staff meetings, training sessions, and educational programs.
Work collaboratively with nurses and other healthcare team members to ensure quality resident care.
Required Qualifications
Current CNA certification through the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
Minimum 1 year of CNA experience required.
Ability to provide compassionate and dependable resident care.
Ability to follow instructions and work under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to recognize and report changes in residents' physical or mental conditions.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and professional standards.
Core Competencies
Resident-centered care and compassion.
Dependability and accountability.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and observation.
Ability to follow directions and complete assigned tasks.
Teamwork and cooperation.
Flexibility and initiative.
Commitment to resident safety, dignity, and confidentiality.
Pay: $28.00 - $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Experience:
CNA: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
CNA Certification (Required)
BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Experience
Patient condition reporting, Behavioral observation, BLS Certification, Clinical confidentiality policies, CNA
Benefits
Health insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Paid time off, Vision insurance
