CNA 1/2 - Compassionate Care for Louisiana Veterans

DVA-LA Veterans Home; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

The DVA-LA Veterans Home in Jackson, LA is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant 1/2 to provide compassionate patient care and maintain clinical standards for Louisiana veterans.

Responsibilities include assisting with admission documentation, daily care tasks, and routine measurements; with a schedule of 6:00 AM–6:30 PM or 6:00 PM–6:30 AM and alternate weekends. Salary varies by qualification and experience, with CNA1 base starting at $13.74/hr and CNA2 at $14.70/hr plus $3 differential.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience or training in patient care; OR
• Possession of a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate; OR
• Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with documenting the admission of new patients into the medical record.
• Provide care to patients such as ambulating, feeding, bathing, positioning, and lifting.
• Sterilize equipment and supplies.
• Measure temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, and weight; record in the patient's medical record.

Job description

The DVA-LA Veterans Home in Jackson, LA is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant 1/2 to provide compassionate patient care and maintain clinical standards for Louisiana veterans.

Responsibilities include assisting with admission documentation, daily care tasks, and routine measurements; with a schedule of 6:00 AM–6:30 PM or 6:00 PM–6:30 AM and alternate weekends. Salary varies by qualification and experience, with CNA1 base starting at $13.74/hr and CNA2 at $14.70/hr plus $3 differential.