About this opportunity
Avera lists this Nursing Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Long Term Care opportunity in mitchell, South Dakota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Mitchell, SD
nPart time
nR-
nLocation:
nAvera Brady Health and Rehab
nWorker Type:
nRegular
nWork Shift:
nNight Shift (United States of America)
nPay Range:
nThe pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
n$19.75 - $26.00
nPosition Highlights
nPosition eligible for $ Sign on Bonus!
n6:00pm-6:30am; 48hrs/2wks. Position required working every third weekend and holiday.
n$3 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL is available for hours worked between 7p and 7a, $2 on weekends, and $5 on weekend nights!
nYou Belong at Avera
nBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
nA Brief Overview
nThe Nurse Assistant is in training to become a Certified Nurse Assistant. The Nurse Assistant will provide direct, personal care and services to residents in the skilled nursing facility, which meet the physical academical, social and spiritual needs on a daily basis to maintain and improve their highest level of independent function.
nWhat you will do
nnnIn training to become Nurse Assistant certified and/or Medication Aide certified.
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nnProvides assistance to residents with their activities of daily living.
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nnPerforms routine and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff. This may includes but not limited to assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorienting of resident to the facility environment to insure resident safety.
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nnPerforms blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration and weight. Documents concise and factual information on the appropriate forms.
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nnPerforms or assists residents in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient's plan of care. This includes assisting residents in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens as directed by nursing staff. Assessing and documenting completed cares. Provides feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns.
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nnAssists with restocking supplies and maintaining appropriate work environment in unit including cleaning procedures.
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nnParticipates in providing emotional, educational and spiritual support for families.
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nnComplies with all aspects of resident rights including confidentiality and privacy. Report all allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of resident property.
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nnUnderstands and follows established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. Maintains an environment that is clean and safe for all residents, families and staff.
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n nEssential Qualifications
nThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
nRequired Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
nnCertified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board in the state of practice within 120 Days
n nPreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
nnHigh School or GED Equivalent
n nExpectations and Standards
nnnCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
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nnPromote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
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nnUphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
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nnMaintain confidentiality.
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nnWork effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
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nnComply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
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n nBenefits You Need & Then Some
nAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
nnnPTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
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nnUp to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
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nnCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
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n nAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to .
nAt Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
nThe policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at .
nAdditional Notices:
nFor TTY, dial 711
nAvera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Worksite address
mitchell, SD, 57301, US
Who can apply
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