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.
*$1,500 sign on bonus!
*Avera Ranked 1st in Nation for Long-Term Care Resident Experience
*Avera Named to Forbes' Best-in-State Employers List
Learn more about the Avera St. Mary’s and Pierre community here: youtu.be/fwlkdE9PPWo
Position Highlights:
- $1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS paid over 2 years!
- 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.
- Not Certified? We provide paid on the job training and pay for you to take the NE state certification test! No college degree is required.
Job Summary
- Perform nonprofessional direct patient care duties under the supervision of nursing personnel.
- Assist in maintaining a positive physical, social and psychological environment for the patients.
- Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming and other personal care.
- Measure and document blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration and report any out-of-range vital signs to charge nurse.
- Reposition bedridden residents and assist with feeding when needed.
- Review and follow care plans daily.
- Ensure cleanliness of assigned resident rooms.
Education and Experience
- Must obtain CNA certificate within 4 months of hire.
- Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions and speak and understand English.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Work Schedule
- Occasional shifts of: 6am - 6:30pm, 6am-2:30pm, 2pm-10:30pm, 5pm-9pm, 6pm-6:30am
Pay
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
