CNA - Geriatric Behavioral Health: Full-Time/PRN

Freedom Behavioral; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; 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/West Monroe is seeking compassionate CNAs to join our team. You will provide hands-on patient care, assist with ADLs, monitor patients, and support a safe, therapeutic environment alongside nurses and therapists.

Louisiana CNA certification required; behavioral health or geriatric care experience preferred. Full-time and PRN shifts available with competitive pay and a benefits package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Direct patient care

ADLs assistance

Vital signs

Infection control

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Louisiana CNA certification

Job description

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe/West Monroe is seeking compassionate CNAs to join our team. You will provide hands-on patient care, assist with ADLs, monitor patients, and support a safe, therapeutic environment alongside nurses and therapists.

Louisiana CNA certification required; behavioral health or geriatric care experience preferred. Full-time and PRN shifts available with competitive pay and a benefits package.