Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) to provide basic nursing care and assist residents with activities of daily living in a long-term care setting. The ideal candidate will support resident comfort, safety, and dignity while working under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
Responsibilities
Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, and other personal care needs.
Respond to call lights and assist with feeding and serving meals.
Measure and record food and fluid intake, output, and drainage as required.
Take and document vital signs, height, and weight.
Assist with positioning, lifting, turning, transferring, and ambulating residents.
Collect specimens, including urine, stool, and sputum, as directed.
Assist nurses with treatments and routine care procedures.
Prepare resident rooms and beds for admissions and maintain a clean, safe environment.
Observe and report changes in residents’ physical or mental conditions to the RN/LPN.
Follow infection control, safety, confidentiality, and facility policies.
Maintain residents’ privacy, dignity, and comfort at all times.
Requirements
Current, active certification through the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
Minimum of 1 year of CNA experience.
Experience in long-term care (LTC) preferred.
Ability to assist with lifting, moving, and transferring residents.
Ability to exert 50–100 pounds of force occasionally and 25–50 pounds consistently.
Strong communication, teamwork, and time-management skills.
Ability to work varied day and night shifts, including holidays.
Commitment to resident safety, confidentiality, and quality care.
Pay: $1,270.00 - $1,304.00 per week
Experience:
CNA: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
BLS Certification (Required)
Current, active South Dakota Board of Nursing license (Required)
Work Location: In person
