Personal Care Assistant | Assisted Living
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This posting states $16.52–$19 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in South Dakota post a median of $20 an hour, the middle half $19–$20.13, across 11 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Caregivers employed in South Dakota earn a median of $18.15 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
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Primary Location
Custer, SD USA
Department
MHSC-CU Assisted Living
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Starting Pay Rate Range
$16.52 - $19.00
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
Job Summary
Maintains a safe, secure facility through close supervision of the residents. Works at the direction of the facility Nurse Manager according to scheduled duties. Meets resident's needs by helping with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, walking, eating, etc.
Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:
*Supportive work culture
*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
*Opportunities for growth and advancement
*Tuition assistance/reimbursement
*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
*Flexible scheduling
Job Description
Essential Functions
- Provides general assistance to residents; assists with bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming needs according to care plan.
- Delivers resident care in accordance with the resident care plan as determined by facility Nurse Manager and Physician Orders.
- Provides and/or assists with personal care to residents after meals.
- Assists and supervises residents with administration of medications per Physician Orders and follows proper protocols for administering medication.
- Obtains resident vital signs and weights on a monthly basis or as ordered by physician.
- Records observations and all pertinent information in the resident chart and the resident communication book.
- Prepares and/or assists with meals, snacks, and beverages.
- Completes variance reports according to policy.
- Gives and receives report in a timely manner by utilizing resident communication book and MAR's.
- Effectively and efficiently completes all assigned duties.
- All other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements
Preferred:
Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies
Certifications - Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - South Dakota Board of Nursing; Medication Assistant-Certified (MA-C) - Accredited University or accredited training professionals
Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Physical Requirements: Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.
Job Category
Nursing
Job Family
Nursing Support
Shift
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department
Employee Type
PRN
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Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
From Monument Health's job posting, checked Oct 28, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Monument Health
Monument Health is an integrated health system in western South Dakota and eastern Wyoming with five hospitals, more than 60 (source: Monument Health, About Us, opens in a new tab) outpatient locations and more than 6,300 (source: Monument Health, About Us, opens in a new tab) physicians and caregivers. Source: Monument Health, About Us
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