CNA ; Activities Department

Overview

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the Veterans' population of Louisiana through the provision of medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. The primary objective of the home is to provide quality nursing care to eligible veterans with the ultimate goal of returning the veterans to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the Activities department to perform advanced sub‐professional nursing duties in the care and comfort of patients. This role plays a vital part in enhancing the quality of life and well‑being of participants through purposeful and inclusive recreation services. It is non‑professional nursing work involving responsibility for providing personal services to assist in the care and recovery of chronically ill, geriatric, psychiatric and/or chemically dependent residents at the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home, a 156‑bed long‑term care facility.

Position requirements can be found here, as defined by the State Civil Service.

• Two years of experience in patient care; or
• Possession of a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate or graduation from an Emergency Medical Technician Program plus one year and six months of experience in patient care; or
• Completion of an accredited registered or practical nursing program.

Positions at facilities receiving certain Medicaid or Medicare funds require that applicants possess a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate.

• Assist Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 3‑A and 2 with conducting, planning, scheduling, and organizing activities. Document resident activity participation.
• Conduct scheduled activities independently when needed.
• Assist with scheduling volunteers for activities. Meet with volunteers and accept donations.
• Escort/transport residents to recreational sites, field trips, voting sites, and other areas as indicated.
• Sort and distribute mail to residents.
• Assist residents to and from activities. Assist residents with registering to vote and assist Registrar of Voting with absentee voting as needed.
• Clean and organize recreational common areas and submit a work order to maintenance if any issues are found.
• Assist with setting up for activities. Put away items after activities and clean equipment after each use.
• Direct and assist in providing care to residents such as ambulating, positioning and lifting. Assist in the feeding of residents during activities or as needed. Observe resident’s condition and report any changes to charge nurse (RN).
• Assist residents with toileting during activities and while on outings.
• Assist professional staff in responding to emergency situations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Location: Recreation/Activities Department – Monroe, Louisiana

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Jamaile Burton
Human Resources Analyst
Jamaile.

Burton

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