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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 their education 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

 

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