Certified Nursing Assistant for Long-Term Care

Location: Avera Brady Health and Rehab

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays

Pay Range: $19.75 - $26.00 (actual pay rate based on experience)

Position Highlights:

Eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus!

5:45am-6:15pm; 72 hours/2 weeks

You Belong at Avera:

Join a compassionate, multidisciplinary team dedicated to Moving Health Forward for our patients. Here, your contributions truly matter! Overview:

Your role will be to provide vital personal care and support to residents in our skilled nursing facility, helping them achieve their highest level of independence every day. Responsibilities:

Assist residents with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.

Carry out routine and non-routine tasks as directed by the nursing staff, including feeding assistance and patient transport.

Measure and document vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and weight.

Support residents in executing specific medical care activities, documenting care provided, and alerting nursing staff to any changes in patient condition.

Maintain a clean and safe environment while restocking supplies and assisting with unit organization.

Provide emotional, educational, and spiritual support to families of residents.

Adhere to resident rights, ensuring privacy, and reporting any allegations of abuse or neglect.

Follow established safety and infection control procedures to maintain a secure environment for residents, families, and staff.

Qualifications:

You must be able to work the specified hours and fulfill essential job functions effectively. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for individuals with disabilities. Required:

Certification as a Nurse Aide (CNA) within 120 days in the state of practice.

Preferred:

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Less than 1 year of related experience or training in a healthcare setting.

Expectations:

Commit to Avera's mission and values in daily practice.

Exemplify compassion, hospitality, and stewardship in all interactions.

Embrace Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE).

Confidentiality is paramount.

Collaborate effectively in a team environment to enhance workflow and productivity.

Comply with safety laws, regulations, and standards related to patient care.

Benefits:

PTO available from day 1 for eligible hires.

Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.

Career development through hands-on training and mentorship.

Avera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.