Full-time & Part-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Overnight Shift

• Description Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Overnight ShiftNEW HIGHER STARTING WAGE
• $19+/hour Based on Experience plus $2 shift differentialJoin 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? Overnight shifts are perfect for individuals who thrive in a quieter, focused environment and want to make a meaningful impact while supporting residents’ rest and safety. This role offers a rewarding balance of independence, responsibility, and team support. Here’s what you’ll do: · Support overall resident well-being and safety. · Monitor residents overnight for safety, comfort, and any changes in condition. · Assist residents with toileting, repositioning, mobility, and personal care as needed. · Provide hands-on support for grooming, bathing (if needed), and nutrition/snacks. · Take and record vital signs, fluid intake, and output accurately. · Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment. · Assist with documentation and handoff reports to day shift staff. · Provide reassurance, companionship, and emotional support to residents and families. · Document residents’ behaviors, mood changes, and any significant observations. · 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. · 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. · Help train or mentor new CNAs or nursing assistants (if experienced). · Additional job duties as required.

Physical Requirements

o Ability to lift/push/pull up to 25–50 lbs. o Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move for extended periods. o Ability to assist with resident transfers safely (including use of mechanical lifts).

Work Requirements

o Must pass a criminal background check. o Must have a negative TB test or be willing to complete one. o Must meet facility immunization requirements (e.g., flu shot, COVID-19 if applicable). o Must follow infection prevention and safety protocols. o Ability to work the overnight shift. o Willingness to take part in scheduled weekend/holiday rotations.

Here’s what you’ll need

· 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).

Here’s what you’ll need to be successful

· 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. · Comfortable working independently and collaboratively during overnight hours. · Eager to grow professionally while contributing to a mission that truly matters.

Here’s what we offer

• · Starting wage at $19/hour (higher based on experience). ·
• Overnight shift differential: +$2.00/hour. · Paid CNA training. · Health, Dental, and Vision insurance at affordable rates. · Holiday Pay. · Paid Time Off (PTO). · Employee Meals. · 401(k) retirement plan.

For more than 60 years, Bethel Lutheran Home has been a trusted provider of exceptional care to our community’s older adults. If you enjoy a quieter pace, a close-knit team, and the opportunity to provide essential, personalized care ensuring residents sleep safely and comfortably, we’d love to meet you!

Apply today and become part of a community with a legacy of exceptional care!