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Nursing Assistant Jobs

Your compassionate nature is a super power in patient care. If you have a desire to help others, consider a career assisting and supporting nurses.

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Help make a difference in the lives of others and in your community. A career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) are all excellent options for anyone interested in working in health care with no prior medical education. These roles are great starting points for a medical career with upward mobility. You'll gain hands-on experience working alongside nurses and other professionals who share your same passion to create positive impact.

Supporting & Assisting Nurses

CNAs, PCTs and BHTs are all essential roles in nearly every health care setting, including hospitals, home health care and long-term care facilities. You typically work directly with patients and residents to ensure their comfort and improve the quality of their stay. Some responsibilities may include:

  • Reposition patients in bed.
  • Record patients' health statuses.
  • Assist in health procedures.
  • Follow nutrition plans and feed patients.
  • Clean rooms, linen and bedding.
  • Help residents engage in activities.
  • Build relationships with residents and families.

Support for Nursing Assistant Certification

No prior education or experience is necessary to get hired for this important role in the medical field. Avera provides complete training and hands-on mentorship to all CNA employees acquiring certification. A 75-hour training program is designed to prepare you for the nursing assistant certification exam. Avera will also cover the cost of certification in most cases depending on the state where you work in our region.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera supports team members with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

  • $17 per hour minimum starting pay for entry-level jobs1
  • One week of PTO is front-loaded for eligible hires
  • Free health insurance options,  for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
  • Retirement plans with a dollar-for-dollar employer match, up to 5%
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Why Avera?

Your treatment as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients or represent in your day-to-day work. Because Avera considers health care a ministry, you can live your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons, all while providing high-quality services for everyone in need. Come see why positively contributing to the health of others in your town or rural community makes a difference.

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Support the health of people and communities by working at Avera. Search job openings and apply today, or sign up for a talent community by starting a chat with our virtual assistant to be notified about future opportunities.

If you need help applying or finding answers to commonly asked application questions, call us for assistance.

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1$17 per hour minimum rate of pay for entry-level roles at all Avera owned and leased facilities.