Certified Nursing Assistants

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe in Monroe, LA, is seeking compassionate CNAs to join our 82‑bed acute care behavioral health team for geriatric patients. You will provide direct patient care, assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, and maintain safety in a fast-paced setting.

Louisiana CNA certification is required; prior behavioral health or geriatrics experience is preferred. We offer full‑time and PRN roles with competitive pay and a supportive healing environment.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana CNA certification is required.
• Experience in behavioral health, geriatrics, or hospital settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of licensed nursing staff.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
• Obtain and record vital signs and report changes to nursing staff.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, positioning, and fall prevention.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Monitor patient behaviors and communicate concerns to nursing staff.
• Provide emotional support and compassionate care to patients.
• Follow infection control procedures and hospital policies.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patience

Strong communication

Observation skills

Education

Louisiana CNA certification

Job description

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

Higher Pay for High Performers!

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe/West Monroe is currently seeking compassionate, dependable, and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our team!

Our Monroe/West Monroe facility is an 82-bed acute care behavioral health hospital specializing in mental and behavioral health services for the geriatric population. We provide inpatient and outpatient treatment services designed to meet the unique needs of older adults.

As a CNA, you will play an important role in providing hands‑on patient care, assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patient needs, and maintaining a safe and supportive environment. You will work closely with nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure our patients receive quality, compassionate care.

Our CNAs are an essential part of our team! You are often the staff members who spend the most time with our patients. Your patience, compassion, attention to detail, and ability to recognize changes in patient conditions can make a meaningful difference in their care and overall well‑being.

What You'll Do:

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
• Obtain and record vital signs and report any changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.
• Assist patients with mobility, transfers, positioning, and fall prevention.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Monitor patient behaviors and communicate concerns to nursing and clinical staff.
• Provide emotional support, encouragement, and compassionate care to patients.
• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and daily care routines as directed.
• Follow infection control procedures, safety protocols, and hospital policies.
• Participate in crisis prevention and de‑escalation interventions as trained.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely.
• Maintain patient confidentiality, dignity, and professional boundaries.
• Work collaboratively with nursing staff and the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the CNA scope of practice.

What Makes a Great CNA?

• Current Louisiana CNA certification is required.
• Experience in behavioral health, psychiatric care, geriatrics, or hospital settings is preferred.
• You genuinely care about providing compassionate care to patients.
• You have patience and can remain calm in challenging situations.
• You have strong communication and observation skills.
• You understand the importance of patient safety, confidentiality, and dignity.
• You are dependable, professional, and work well with others.
• You are comfortable working in a fast‑paced healthcare environment.
• You take pride in making a positive difference in the lives of your patients.

Why Join Freedom Behavioral Health?

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of geriatric patients.
• Competitive pay with opportunities for high performers.
• Full‑Time and PRN opportunities available.
• Opportunities to pick up additional shifts.
• Work alongside experienced nurses, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Supportive, team‑oriented work environment.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and grow within the organization.

Excellent Benefits Package for Full‑Time Employees:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life and Disability Insurance

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.