What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (Night Shift) position at State of South Dakota?
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE ALL REQUIRED TRAINING BY THE EMPLOYER.
Job ID : 30140
Agency : Department of Veterans Affairs - Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota
Location : Hot Springs
Salary : $17.92 per hour, depending on experience, plus $5.00 per hour shift pay for night shifts, plus $1.50 per hour weekend pay.
Pay Grade : GE
Closing Date : Open Until Filled
Several openings available for night shifts.
This is a full-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
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.
Shift differential is provided for weekend shifts.
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. You can view our benefits information at This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Licenses and Certifications :
- Must possess or be able to obtain a South Dakota Certified Nurse Aide certification within four months of hire date.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have :
Knowledge of :
Ability to :
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55 : 10 : 02 : 08.
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.
NCRC : If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
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.
Must apply online :
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone : 605.773.3148 Email : careers@state.sd.us
An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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