Restorative CNA - Full time day shift

Bethel Lutheran Home•Madison, SD

23h•$19•Onsite

About The Position

NEW HIGHER STARTING WAGE • $19+/hour Based on Experience Join a Team That Has Been Caring for Seniors with Heart Since 1962 Are you a compassionate CNA who loves making a real difference in the lives of seniors? If you’re a morning person that enjoys making a difference, this role is for you. From morning routines to daily connections, our day shift CNAs are the heart of our community, bringing energy, kindness, and hands-on care to residents throughout their day. Here’s what you’ll do: · Support overall resident well-being and safety · Assist residents with morning care routines, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, and toileting · Assist with mobility exercises as instructed by the care plan · Serve and assist with breakfast and lunch, ensuring proper diet, hydration, and monitoring intake · Take and record vital signs, weights, fluid intake, and output accurately · Prepare residents for and assist with therapy sessions, appointments, and activities · Provide reassurance, companionship, and emotional support to residents and families · Document residents’ behaviors, mood changes, and any significant observations · Monitor residents for safety, comfort, and medical needs (if applicable) · Ensure call lights are answered promptly · Report any changes in residents’ conditions promptly to the Charge Nurse · Follow infection control procedures, including proper use of PPE · Observe and report safety hazards in the resident care areas · Assist in emergency situations as directed by the charge nurse · Ensure residents’ rooms and personal spaces are clean, safe, and comfortable · Support licensed nurses (RNs/LPNs) in carrying out care procedures · Assist with documentation and handoff reports to evening shift staff · Help train or mentor new CNAs or nursing assistants (if experienced) · Additional job duties as required

Requirements

Ability to lift/push/pull up to 25–50 lbs
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move for extended periods
Ability to assist with resident transfers safely (including use of mechanical lifts)
Must pass a criminal background check
Must have a negative TB test or be willing to complete one
Must meet facility immunization requirements (e.g., flu shot, COVID-19 if applicable)
Must follow infection prevention and safety protocols
Ability to work the day shift
Willingness to take part in scheduled weekend/holiday rotations
High school diploma or GED
Active CNA certification in the state of South Dakota (preferred, but not required)
Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing (preferred, but not required)
Ability to successfully pass CNA certification training, if applicable
Comfortable working with the geriatric population
Patient and attentive to residents’ needs
Ability to follow care plans and instructions
Dependable with strong attention to detail
Strong communication skills with residents, families, and nursing staff
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Reliable, punctual, and flexible
Ability to work well independently and as part of a care team
Eager to grow professionally while contributing to a mission that truly matters

Nice To Haves

Active CNA certification in the state of South Dakota (preferred, but not required)
Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing (preferred, but not required)

Responsibilities

Support overall resident well-being and safety
Assist residents with morning care routines, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, and toileting
Assist with mobility exercises as instructed by the care plan
Serve and assist with breakfast and lunch, ensuring proper diet, hydration, and monitoring intake
Take and record vital signs, weights, fluid intake, and output accurately
Prepare residents for and assist with therapy sessions, appointments, and activities
Provide reassurance, companionship, and emotional support to residents and families
Document residents’ behaviors, mood changes, and any significant observations
Monitor residents for safety, comfort, and medical needs (if applicable)
Ensure call lights are answered promptly
Report any changes in residents’ conditions promptly to the Charge Nurse
Follow infection control procedures, including proper use of PPE
Observe and report safety hazards in the resident care areas
Assist in emergency situations as directed by the charge nurse
Ensure residents’ rooms and personal spaces are clean, safe, and comfortable
Support licensed nurses (RNs/LPNs) in carrying out care procedures
Assist with documentation and handoff reports to evening shift staff
Help train or mentor new CNAs or nursing assistants (if experienced)
Additional job duties as required