Non-Certified Nuse Aide - Long Term Care

Nurse Aides start at $15.75 per hour with no experience. We also pay evening, night and weekend differentials! Nurse Aides are offered free training for C.N.A. certification.
The Nursing Assistant (N.A.) performs supervised tasks related to delivery of health and personal cares and activities for the residents that reside at Seven Sisters Living Center: to promote optimal health, comfort and maintain functional ability while contributing to the overall rehabilitative goals and objectives as outlined in the resident plan of care.
Duties/Responsibilities
Assess residents daily care needs and provides for or assists the resident with supervised personal/rehabilitative cares as outlined in their individualized care plans. This includes but is not limited to bathing, dressing, undressing, shaving, oral hygiene, toileting needs, making beds, positioning, assisting with transfers and ambulation of residents. N.A. shall answer call lights, assist with feeding and meal preparation will be accountable for care and proper use of mechanical equipment. N.A. will complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner. The resident assistant conducts his/her assessments and delivery of cares considering the residents individual choices, privacy, dignity, independence and rehabilitation potential. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the assistant contributes valuable assessment input to the residents care planning process.
Performs or assists the resident in performing specific nursing/rehabilitative care activities, according to established policies and procedures, contributing to the residents total care plan. This includes, but is not limited to performing rehab/restorative exercises, communicating necessary information, collecting specimens, obtaining and recording vital signs, health status and or level of functioning to the nurse.
The Nursing Assistant is responsible to attend mandatory staff meetings, training classes/in-services and to complete the required in-service training in order to keep current with events at Seven Sisters Living Center in healthcare and the lives of the residents they serve, to include, but is not limited to, NA staff training, (as required), orientation (annual), TB Certification (upon employment), and in-services.
Performs safety and infection control procedures to ensure a safe and clean environment for the residents and staff. This includes understanding and following the Community Health & Development procedures relating to use of restraints, missing persons, severe weather, disaster, MSDS sheets, universal precautions, cleaning procedures, linen handling, use of mechanical lifts and transfer aides.
Interacts in a professional manner with residents, family members, co-workers, physicians, consultants, volunteers and visitors. N.A. will demonstrate warm, caring feelings about the residents, their families/legal guardians and visitors. Ensures appropriate and effective assistance is provided to residents and families. Follows all duties and responsibilities according to governing established by regulatory agencies, Seven Sisters Living Center, and individual Long Term Care Facility nursing service departments, to include, but not limited to, reporting to work on time, as scheduled, and to appropriate personnel, taking breaks at scheduled times and length, be able to work scheduled weekends and holidays, productive use of time, while on duty, and finding own replacement if unable to work scheduled shift.
Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent information to assure residents rights are protected. Is familiar with and participates in the individual facility quality assurance process as requested, Follows all duties and responsibilities according to governing policies established by regulatory agencies and the nursing service department.

• Must be able to fulfill the expectations of this position as indicated in the measures of effectiveness and meet the physical requirements of the position as defined in this role summary.
• Mechanical lifts, telephone equipment, carts, wheel chairs, positioning devices, mechanical beds, resident beds, thermometers (digital, glass, tympanic), stethoscope, blood pressure equipment and other resident care equipment as deemed necessary.
• Support Fall River Health Services vision and mission. Maintain confidentiality of all work information. Demonstrate an ability to function successfully in a team environment. Exhibit courteous, compassionate and respectful treatment of internal and external customers. Displays a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations. Participates in identifying problems and suggesting solutions.

Education and Experience:

• Must be able to become certified as a Nursing Aide through the South Dakota Board of Nursing within 4 months of hire.

Fall River Health Services (FRHS) is a comprehensive healthcare system, which services Fall River County and the surrounding areas in the beautiful Southern Black Hills of South Dakota. We are comprised of a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, 24-hour Emergency Department, Seven Sisters Living Center (LTC), in-house Rural Health Clinic plus ancillary services. We provide for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the individual, family, and significant others. We are committed to our patients, residents, employees and our community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full time employees. Compensation is based upon your experience and qualifications. Full time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefit package including medical ($90/month premium for single person and $500 annual deductible), vision, dental and much more!

Location: 1201 HWY 71 SOUTH, Hot Springs, SD 57747

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.75 per hour