Certified Nursing Assistant (Part Time)

Certified Nursing Assistant (Part Time)

South Dakota State Government Hot Springs, SD Posted/Updated:

1 days ago Job Description

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE ALL REQUIRED TRAINING BY THE EMPLOYER.

Job ID:

35555

Agency:

Department of Veterans Affairs - Michael J.

Fitzmaurice South Dakota Location:

Hot Springs Salary:

$19.06 to $21.00 per hour, depending on qualifications; plus $1.00 per hour shift pay for pm shift, plus $1.50 per hour weekend pay.

Pay Grade:

GE or F Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Openings available for AM or PM shifts! This is a part-time position with the Department of Veterans Affairs - Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit https://vetaffairs.sd.gov/ . Every day is Veterans Day at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Homes. We serve South Dakota Veterans and their families through quality health care in an environment and community of trust, dignity and sharing in our beautiful facility located in lovely Hot Springs, South Dakota. At the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Homes, we not only consider it our duty to provide the highest level of care to those who answered our nation's call, we believe it is an honor. As a long-term care facility, our beautiful home offers 70 private nursing care units and 23 units for independent living. You will enjoy caring for America's Heroes while maintaining your own work-life balance. A Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is an important and valuable member to the South Dakota Veterans Home by "taking care of America's heroes" by assisting with day to day resident care and engaging the residents in various household activities / events. This role performs basic resident care, assists with day to day resident and household activities, and assists licensed health care personnel in the provision of routine medical care in a household-type environment at the South Dakota State Veterans Home. Physical activities may include squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, lifting, and more. Shift differential is provided for evening, night, and weekend shifts. The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess or be able to obtain a South Dakota Certified Nurse Aide certification within four months of hire date.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Knowledge of:

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.

Ability to:

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 50 pounds. This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08. Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC:

If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered. The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

Must apply online:

https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3UG You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone:

605.773.3148

Email:

careers@state.sd.

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