Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Long Term Care at Abarca Health

Pierre, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Long Term CareIndustries

Requirements

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board in the state of practice within 120 Days
High School or GED Equivalent (Preferred)
Less than 1 year Related experience or training (Preferred)
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
Ability to work specified hours (2:00pm-10:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation; 64hrs/2wks, Night Shift)

Responsibilities

Provides assistance to residents with their activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, dressing, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers, repositioning, toileting, serving/collecting food trays, feeding, answering call lights, cleaning environment, transporting, ambulation, orienting/reorienting)
Performs routine and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff
Performs blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, and weight measurements; documents concise and factual information on appropriate forms
Performs or assists residents in specific medical care activities per policy/procedure (e.g., restorative exercises, collecting specimens, assessing/documenting cares); provides feedback to nursing staff on status changes, pain management, and concerns
Assists with restocking supplies and maintaining appropriate work environment (including cleaning procedures)
Participates in providing emotional, educational, and spiritual support for families
Complies with all aspects of resident rights (including confidentiality and privacy); reports allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of property
Follows established policies/procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control, hazardous/chemical communication
Maintains a clean and safe environment for residents, families, and staff
Commitment to daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Activities of Daily LivingVital SignsPatient BathingPatient DressingOral HygieneBed MakingPatient TransfersRepositioningToileting AssistanceAmbulationDocumentationRestorative ExercisesSpecimen Collection

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for this CNA position?

The pay range is $18.75 - $24.50 per hour, with actual pay dependent upon experience and position highlights noting $19.00-$24.50/hr. May be eligible for up to $2,500 sign on bonus and $1,500 relocation bonus.

Is this CNA role remote or onsite, and what is the location?

This is an onsite full-time position at Avera Mary House with a night shift from 2:00pm-10:30pm including weekend and holiday rotation, 64hrs/2wks.

What are the essential qualifications or skills needed for this CNA role?

Candidates must be able to work the specified hours and perform essential job functions, including providing direct personal care, assisting with activities of daily living, performing routine duties as directed by nursing staff, vital signs monitoring, documentation, and complying with resident rights and safety procedures.

What is the work environment or team culture like at Avera?

You belong to a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for patients, where you work where you matter in a skilled nursing facility.

What makes a strong candidate for this CNA position?

A strong candidate can perform essential functions like resident care, vital signs, documentation, safety compliance, and working the specified night shift hours successfully.

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO

Parental leave

Work flexibility

Health insurance

Wellness stipend

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.

Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.

Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.

The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.

Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.

Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.

Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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