Nursing Unit Aide: Veteran Care (Part-Time)

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

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.