Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Long-term Care (Apprenticeship Opportunity)

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, 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:

• 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.
• Advancement: Opportunities are available if you desire career growth in Long Term Care.
• Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each resident you serve with providing direct care.

Job Summary

The Certified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Assistant is accountable for providing direct, personal care and services to residents in the skilled nursing facility, which meets their physical, intellectual, social and spiritual needs on a daily basis to maintain and improve their highest level of independent function.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Certified as a nursing assistant in the State of South Dakota is required within 120 days of starting this position.
• Basic Life Support Certification is required within 6 months if primary work shift is a night shift position.

Work Schedule

• Varied Day/Evening Shifts; PRN (as needed)
  • 1 out of 6 weekends
  • 1 holiday per year

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?