Nursing Unit Aide (NUA)/ Part Time WAE

Nunez Community College; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Louisiana Veterans Homes in Jackson, LA is seeking a Nursing Unit Aide to support veterans with daily care and clinical tasks. This is a Part-Time/WAE position not to exceed 1,245 hours per year, with alternating shifts (6:00 AM–6:30 PM and 6:00 PM–6:30 AM).

Minimum requirement is a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate; no prior experience needed. Compensation is $12.00 per hour, with opportunities for additional information through the Louisiana Veterans Home HR.

Qualifications

• No experience or training required.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate required as noted by facility.

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

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.

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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• 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

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

Sycondria Wilson-Brumfield or Adrainne Bergeron

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Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.