CNA

Sevita; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Benefits for part-time employees

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sevita's NeuroRestorative unit in Hammond, LA is seeking a part-time Certified Nursing Assistant for 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) with weekends required. You will deliver hands-on care focused on daily living and personal hygiene, supporting residents with dignity.

You will monitor health, assist with activities, document progress, and participate in team meetings. Required CNA certification and CPR/BLS, with high school diploma; prior experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Current state CNA certification for the position.
• One year CNA experience preferred, ideally with medically complex patients.
• BLS, CPR and First Aid certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on nursing care focused on daily living and personal hygiene.
• Monitor health conditions and ensure quality services.
• Assist with daily living, personal care and community/social integration.
• Maintain safe and quality supports, initiate emergency procedures when needed.
• Use equipment safely and report hazards or incidents to supervisor.
• Maintain progress notes and document activities.
• Assist with resident activities and off-site appointments, and help with household tasks.
• Prepare residents for admission/discharge and participate in team meetings.

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA Certification

1 year CNA experience preferred

Current BLS/CPR/First Aid Certifications

Job description

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

Certified Nursing Assistant

• Parttime
• 2nd shift 3pm-11pm some weekends required
• Must have an active unrestricted driver's license (no restrictions)

Make a difference every day as a patient advocate providing quality of life-enhancing services to those we serve. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will perform hands‑on nursing care with an emphasis on daily care needs and personal hygiene.

• Monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services provided
• Provide assistance and/or supervision to individuals in the areas of daily living, personal care, and community/social integration
• Help maintain safe and quality supports for individuals served
• Initiate emergency procedures on a needed basis
• Use equipment correctly and safely
• Report any hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents, or incidents to supervisor
• Maintain current progress notes and any other appropriate documentation
• Assist with resident activity programs, including off‑site outings and off‑site appointments
• Assist with household activities
  • Assist in keeping residence tidy and clean
  • Assist with meal preparation and mealtimes
  • Prepare rooms for admissions of new residents, obtaining equipment and supplies as needed
  • Prepare residents for discharge
• Actively attend and participate in team meetings and training as required
• Maintain confidentiality and treat others with dignity and respect in all you do

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Completion of CNA certification program; Current CNA certification issued by state relevant to the position.
• One year CNA experience preferred, ideally experience with medically complex patients
• Current in Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, and First Aid certifications
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, residents, and families
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
• A commitment to quality in everything you do

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay rates; paid time off, Holiday Pay, and benefits for full-time employees.
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Paid classroom and on-the-job training
• A dynamic work environment where no day is ever the same as the next
• Enjoy complex work that makes a difference in the lives of those we serve
• Career development and advancement opportunities across a nationwide network
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.