Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA - Veterans Services

IdahoPTV; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERSI Retirement

Vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

11 paid holidays

401k & Deferred Compensation

Job summary

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support its team at the State Veterans Home in Post Falls. The role offers 12-hour shifts, a 3-day workweek, and a competitive pay range.

We provide comprehensive employee benefits including retirement through PERSI, generous leave, paid parental leave, holidays, and multiple retirement plans. A criminal history background check is required after a conditional offer.

Qualifications

• Current Idaho Nursing Assistant Certification in good standing.
• NATCEP completion with eligibility for CNA Registry.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal nursing care for elderly residents.
• Record and monitor vital signs.
• Assist with hygiene and maintain sanitary environment.
• Assist with mobility and transfers.
• Assist with feeding and implement care plans.
• Document care and report changes to health-care team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

Personal care

Safety & sanitation

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification in Idaho

NATCEP eligibility for CNA Registry

Job description

USA:ID:Post Falls | Nursing | Full Time

22.22 - 24.00 USD per hour

Posted a month ago

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Idaho Division of Veterans Services Caring for America's Heroes

This position will remain open until filled

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support our team of health care professionals at the State Veterans Home in Post Falls.

• Pay Range: $ 22.22 - $24.00
• 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (NOC shift employees receive an additional 10% shift differential!)
• We guarantee hours to full-time employees regardless of census!

Responsibilities:

• Performs personal nursing care for elderly residents.
• Determines resident needs and takes and records vital signs.
• Provides personal hygiene care and maintains a safe and sanitary resident-care environment.
• Lifts, positions, transports, and escorts residents and assists with walking and other body movements.
• Feeds residents who require assistance and implements individual resident treatment plans as outlined by supervisor.
• Records resident care, reporting changes in physical or mental status to health-care team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Certification:

Possession of Nursing Assistant Certification in Idaho and listed in good standings on the Idaho State Nurse Aide Registry.

OR

Completion of a state-approved nurse aide training or competency evaluation program (NATCEP) and eligible for placement on the State Nurse Aide Registry, which requires:

Verification of competition of a state approved NATCEP;

AND

Verification the skills competency test has been passed;

AND

Verification the written test has been scheduled for placement on the CNA Registry.

WE OFFER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BEYOND COMPARE:

• Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems PERSI Retirement .
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start.
• Paid parental leave.
• Eleven paid holidays a year.
• Multiple retirement plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plan.

Clearance:

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services requires applicants to pass a criminal history background investigation after a conditional offer of employment.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.