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:

• As a The 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 health care experience for those that are looking to further their education in a healthcare related field.
• Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve by providing direct patient care.

Job Summary

• Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct, personal care and services to residents in the assisted living facility; which meets their physical, intellectual, social and spiritual needs on a daily basis to maintain and enhance their highest level of independent function.
• The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will have a sincere desire to provide the highest quality of daily care to develop meaningful relationships with our elderly residents.
• The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will have the ability to provide care in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with your team.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED required.
• This position requires you to be 18 years of age or older.

Certification, Licensure, Registration

• Certified as a nursing assistant in the State of South Dakota required.  If not C.N.A. certified, must obtain certification within 120 days of starting this position. 
• Medication Aide Certification required. If not Medication Aide certified, must obtain within 120 days of starting this position.

Work Schedule

• Evening Shift: 2:00pm-10:30pm; 32 hours every 2 weeks
  • Every other weekend and holiday involvement

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

• $19.00 - $25.25 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?