Nursing Unit Aide (NUA)/ Part Time WAE

State of Louisiana; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Louisiana Veterans Home in Jackson, LA is seeking a Nursing Unit Aide on a Part-Time/WAE schedule to support patient care and mobility. You will transport patients, assist with activities, distribute meals, and maintain clean, safe care areas.

No experience or training is required, but a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate may be required for facilities receiving Medicaid/Medicare funds. Compensation is $12.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• No experience or training required.
• Positions at facilities receiving Medicaid/Medicare funds require a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate.

Responsibilities

• Transports or escorts patients to and from units and departments for various activities; may assist patients with ambulation.
• Performs general tasks such as transporting specimens to the lab.
• Receives and distributes clean linen; makes and changes bed linen.
• Cleans immediate patient care areas.
• Cleans unit refrigerators; mops or sweeps floors as necessary.
• Distributes dietary trays; feeds patients; provides patients with drinking water, ice, and other drinks.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certificate

Job description

About This Job

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the veteran population of Louisiana by providing medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. The primary objective of the home is to provide quality nursing care to eligible veterans, with the ultimate goal of returning them to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity.

About This Job

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the veteran population of Louisiana by providing medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. The primary objective of the home is to provide quality nursing care to eligible veterans, with the ultimate goal of returning them to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity. Join the State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Jackson, Louisiana Veterans Home, where you'll step into the role of a Nursing Unit Aide that combines clinical excellence with genuine care for those who served. If you’re passionate about joining a healthcare team and making a meaningful impact for Louisiana’s veterans. This role is waiting for you.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training required.

Note:

Positions at facilities receiving certain Medicaid or Medicare funds require that applicants possess a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate.

Job Specification

Job Duties and Other Information

• Transports or escorts patients to and from units and departments for various activities; may assist patients with ambulation.
• Performs general tasks such as transporting specimens to the lab.
• Receives and distributes clean linen; makes and changes bed linen.
• Cleans immediate patient care areas.
• Cleans unit refrigerators; mops or sweeps floors as necessary.
• Distributes dietary trays; feeds patients; provides patients with drinking water, ice, and other drinks.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: This position is located in the Nursing Department of the LA Veterans Home in Jackson, Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Part-Time/WAE Position (not to exceed 1,245 hours in a 12-month period)

Work Schedule: Alternating Work hours are 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM / 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Shifts may vary depending on your availability and the needs of the facility.

Compensation: The salary offered is $12.00 hourly

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

For further information about this vacancy, contact the Louisiana Veterans Home HR:

Sycondria Wilson-Brumfield or Adrainne Bergeron
[e-mail]
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Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to