Certified Nursing Assistant Sr., CNA Sr., Veterans Services

IdahoPTV; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Holidays

401k plan

Life Insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness programs

Training opportunities

Job summary

Idaho Division of Veterans Services in Boise is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant Senior for the State Veterans Home. You will provide personal nursing care and assist with activities of daily living for elderly residents on evening shift.

The position offers shift differential and full-time benefits, including health insurance, retirement, paid leave, and ongoing training opportunities. Must be certified and listed on the Idaho Nurse Aide Registry.

Qualifications

• Experience with institutional policies and procedures related to patient care.
• Ability to teach self-help skills and monitor patient conditions.
• Must possess Nursing Assistant Certification and be listed on Idaho State Nurse Aide Registry.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal nursing care for geriatric residents.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Record vital signs and report changes to health-care team.
• Lead and train other nursing assistants in care procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Infection control

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

USA:ID:Boise | Health Services | Full Time

20.50 - 23.80 USD per hour

Posted 2 weeks ago | Apply before September 30, 2026

Description

Idaho Division of Veteran Services - Caring for America's Heroes

This position will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) currently has an opening for a Certified Nursing Assistant Senior to join our team at the State Veterans Home in Boise.

The ideal candidate will perform personal nursing care for elderly residents to include providing activities of daily living.

We currently have one opening for d for evening shift 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm.

Evening shift employees receive a 10% shift differential

Example of Duties

• Provides orientation and leadwork to nursing assistants and trainsresidents and families in personal care procedures
• Performs personal nursing care for geriatric residents
• Teaches self-help skills to residents
• Teaches nursing assistants how to implement specific treatment procedures
• Assists with work scheduling and provides input on performance evaluations
• Acts as a liaison between nursing assistants and charge nurses to recommend changes inresident care planning
• Answers call lights to determineresidents needs and provides limited bowel and bladder care
• Takes and records vital signs
• Provides personal hygiene care and lifts, positions, transports, and escorts residents
• Assists with ambulation and other body movements and feedsresidents who require assistance
• Implies individualresident treatment plans as outlined by nursing supervisor and health-care team
• Reports changes in physical and mental status to health-care team and maintains a safe and sanitary resident-care environment.
• Documentsresident care provided in medical record
• Respectfully and safely interacts with residents whomay beconfused, disoriented and therefore occasionally hostile and aggressive
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: with institutional policies and procedures related to patient care; sanitation and safety requirements for a patient-care facility.
• Experience: teaching self-help skills to patients; taking and recording patients' vital signs; observing and recording changes in patients' behavior and symptoms; understanding and applying basic medical terminology; providing personal hygiene care to patients; assisting patients with ambulation and other body movements.
• Certification: Possession of Nursing Assistant Certification and listed on the Idaho State Nurse Aide Registry.

Desired Qualification

• Experience providing orientation, training, or skilled instruction to other staff members.

Questions?

Please contact Don Parker at 208-780-1724, or [e-mail] with any questions on this position.

WE OFFER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BEYOND COMPARE

• Excellent low-cost Health , Dental and Vision insurance .
• 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.
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance .
• Employee Assistance Program .
• Flexible Spending Accounts .
• Wellness programs.
• Robust ongoing training opportunities.
• Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader) .

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.