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Certified Nursing Assistant Night Shift

Madison, SD

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Overnight Shift

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? 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

+ 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:

+ 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)

Work Requirements:

+ 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 overnight shift

+ 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!