Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (Part Time)

Job ID 36881 Agency Department of Veterans Affairs - Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Location Hot Springs Salary $19.33 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 Contract Part-time position Shift Availability Openings available for AM or PM shifts! Shift differential is provided for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Position Summary 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 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. Role Description 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. Certifications Must possess or be able to obtain a South Dakota Certified Nurse Aide certification within four months of hire date. Ideal Candidate 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. Eligibility This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08. Background Checks 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. Visa and Immigration 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. Benefits 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. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS. Equal Opportunity 'An Equal Opportunity Employer' #J-18808-Ljbffr South Dakota State Government