CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

STARC of Louisiana; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic Life

401(k) Plan

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

STARC of Louisiana in Mandeville, LA is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our residential care team. You will transport residents to medical appointments, assist with daily care, and support staff in a variety of settings.

An active CNA license from the Louisiana State Board of Nursing is required; experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred. A $250 signing bonus is offered for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted CNA license from Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Documentation of completed education program of Certified Nurse Aide.
• Prefer minimum of one year of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Transports clients to physician appointments and other health care related appointments.
• Maintains documentation in Task Master program and notes significant changes.
• Accompanies residents to medical, dental, psychiatric, and other related appointments.
• Coordinates with other programs/departments to meet resident needs.

Skills

Active unrestricted CNA license (LA)

CNA education program documentation

Experience with IDD population

Education

Certified Nurse Aide education program completion

Job description

Position:

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Location:

Mandeville, LA

Job Id:

213

# of Openings:

1

$250.00 HIRING BONUS AVAILABLE!

JOB DUTIES SUMMARY:

Schedule and accompany residents for medical, dental, psychiatric, and other related appointments. Required to transport residents in any STARC vehicle. Ensures documentation is entered into the Task Master program. Required to work in any STARC operated Residential facility.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Mon-Fri 40 hours per week Full-time

240-day operational calendar.

Benefits for Full Time staff Include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life
• 401(k) Plan
• Voluntary Benefits

Paid Holidays

PTO

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Transports clients to physician appointments and other health care related appointments.
• Must obtain a CMA certificate for medication administration and remain in good standing.
• Maintain a current Chauffeurs’ driver's license and drive large STARC vans.
• Accompanies residents to medical, dental, psychiatric, and other related appointments. Notes significant changes resultant of such appointments by memo to Residential Services Administrator, QIDP, LPN, Lead Staff or other appropriate staff.
• Coordinates with other programs/departments as needed to meet resident’s needs.
• Ensures information/results and physician appointment results are in Task Master.
• Ensures pharmacy receives orders from physician after appointment.
• Schedules any follow-up appointments recommended.
• Ensures LPN, QIDP and CLS/CMA staff are informed of results of visits.
• Documents teaching methodology utilized in implementation of individual service plans.
• Participates in interdisciplinary (I.D.) team meetings.
• Participates in annual planning meetings.
• Attends resident-specific meetings as needed.
• Meets with residents, families, educators, state, and regional officials and communicates with families as requested.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Direct Care-Residential Community Homes & Services

The employee must regularly lift and/or move 10 to 20 pounds, frequently lift, and/or move 25 to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 50 to 100 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to bend over, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is required to transfer individuals with physical disabilities to/from bathtubs, vehicles, beds, etc. The employee is also required to restrain adult individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities when their behavior is aggressive.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Active, unrestricted CNA license from Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Documentation of completed education program of Certified Nurse Aide.
• Prefer minimum of one year of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disABILITIES.

An Equal Employment Opportunity employer, STARC of Louisiana, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.