Nurse Assistant
- CNA certification
How this pay compares
This posting states $17 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in South Dakota post a median of $22 an hour, the middle half $21–$22.88, across 81 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in South Dakota earn a median of $18.65 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Paid certification classes provided
Same day pay! Uniform provided!
Starting pay: $17.00 per hour
Rare morning shift available in our Memory Care Unit. If you enjoy working in the morning, please reach out to us.
Are you looking for a rewarding career in Nursing? We are currently searching for Certified Nursing Assistants, CNA’s to join our friendly, caring and supportive team! Avantara Lake Norden is rapidly growing and our team is looking to invest in Certified Nursing Assistants, CNA’s by providing opportunities to further your career and with the tools and encouragement you need to succeed.
We offer great benefits including
- Same Day Pay
- Shift Differential
- Medical, Vision, & Dental
- 401K with Employer Match
- Free Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Sick and Vacation Time package
- Holiday Pay
- Shift Differential Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Internal Growth Opportunities
- Proactive Health Management Wellness Program (PHMP)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Emergency Assistance Grant Program.
To be eligible for consideration applicants should have
As a minimum, an unencumbered State of South Dakota Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA certificate, or certificate of completion from a State of South Dakota Accredited Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA training course. Prior Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA experience is preferable but we are willing to invest in the right candidate!
As a Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA. you are the front line of the Clinical Department. Your work will ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expect at Avantara Lake Norden by performing Activities of Daily Living, observing changes in condition, ensuring a safe environment, and maintaining education. Our residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they are comfortable and safe.
Avantara Lake Norden is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Avantara Lake Norden never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment.
From Avantara Lake Norden's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Avantara Lake Norden
Avantara Lake Norden is a 50 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Avantara Lake Norden)-bed nursing home in Lake Norden, SD, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Avantara Lake Norden
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