Certified Nurse Assistant - Long-Term Care

Join the team at Avera!

Award Winning Health Care:  Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture:  Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera:  Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

If you’re a compassionate individual who enjoys helping people, become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Avera.

Position Highlights:

• As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) gain hands-on experience in care working alongside nurses and other professionals who are passionate about creating a positive impact.
• Career Growth: Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further theireducation in healthcare or be involved in an ever-changing career with upward mobility.

Job Summary

• The Certified Nurse Assistant is accountable for providing personal care to the residents including assistance with personal hygiene, bathing, oral care and hair care. 
• Follows proper procedure in performing medication administration according to policy and procedure. 
• Performs certain housekeeping duties to maintain a sanitary, orderly and attractive environment.

Education &/or Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Certified as a nursing assistant in the State of South Dakota required within 120 days of starting.
• Completion of medication administration training with six months of employment.
• Basic Life Support Certification is mandatory within six months of employment.

Work Schedule

• Varied Shifts; 56 hours every 2 weeks
  • 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, 11:00 pm - 7:30 am
  • Every other weekend
  • Every other holiday

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

• $18.25 - $24.00 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?