Nursing Assistant - Veterans Services

IdahoPTV; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

IdahoPTV in Post Falls, Idaho is seeking a temporary Nursing Assistant to support our health care team at the State Veterans Home. The position is 40 hours per week with full state benefits and tuition assistance toward CNA certification.

The role focuses on compassionate resident care and teamwork in a modern facility. We provide resources to help you earn CNA certification and complete training on the job.

Qualifications

• Willingness to clean and restock residents' rooms and storage areas.
• Willingness to answer resident call lights to determine needs.
• Ability to catalog residents' personal items and label clothing.
• Ability to transport residents to various areas within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident rooms including changing bed linens and organizing spaces.
• Catalog residents' personal items and label clothing.
• Transport residents to dining rooms, therapy gym and activity areas.
• Assist in dining room and other duties as deemed necessary.
• Answer resident call lights and respond promptly to needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

USA:ID:Post Falls | Health Services | Full Time

19.50 - 19.50 USD per hour

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Division of Veterans Services - Caring for America's Heroes

This position will remain open until filled;the posting will be taken down once a candidate is selected.

The Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) is recruiting for a temporary Nursing Assistant to support our dedicated team of health care professionals at the beautiful, state-of-the-art State Veterans Home in Post Falls.

This opening is for a temporary 40 hours per week position and includes a full state benefits package.

Temporary employees work a maximum of 1,385 service hours in a twelve (12) month period.

We are seeking candidates who have a positive attitude, excellent teamwork skills, and are organized and driven to provide exceptional care.

This position offers tuition assistance, including support to help you earn your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification. Upon hire, employees in this role will work towards completing Idaho Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training and obtain certification, with resources and guidance available to support your success every step of the way.

Responsibilities:

• Cleaning resident rooms including changing bed linens, folding towels, and arranging nightstands, closets, and dresser drawers
• Cataloging resident's personal items
• Labeling, sorting, and distributing resident clothing
• Stocking resident rooms and storage areas
• Transporting residents to the dining room, therapy gym and activity areas
• Answering resident call lights
• Assisting in the dining room
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary

Minimum Qualifications:

Willingness to:

• Clean and restock residents' rooms and storage areas
• Answer resident call lights to determine resident needs
• Accurately catalog residents' personal items and label their clothing
• Transport residents to various areas and activities within the facility

Desirable Qualifications:

These qualifications are not required, however, having the education or experience below might increase your score.

• Medical Assistant Certification
• Some experience following written and oral instructions

WE OFFER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BEYOND COMPARE:

• Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems PERSI Retirement .
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start.
• Paid parental leave.
• Eleven paid holidays a year.
• Multiple retirement plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plan.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.