NURSING UNIT AIDE/WAE/PRN

State of Louisiana; Jennings (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home is seeking a compassionate Nursing Unit Aide/Recreation to assist recreation staff in delivering high-quality care to our honored veterans. This PRN/WAE government position offers a meaningful daily impact and requires no prior experience.

Responsibilities include escorting residents to activities, conducting group or individual activities, keeping recreation carts clean, and assisting with the aviary and aquarium.

Job description

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Home is to primarily serve the Veterans' population of Louisiana through the provision of 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 a team dedicated to serving those who served. The Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home is seeking a compassionate Nursing Unit Aide/Recreation to aid recreation staff in providing high-quality care to our honored veterans. This is a PRN/WAE government position that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Serve those who served.

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:

• Escort residents to and from activities.
• Conducts activities in group or individual settings.
• Keeps activity carts and the recreation department cleaned and organized.
• Assists with maintaining the bird aviary and fish aquarium.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: PRN/Classified WAE - not to exceed 1,245 hours in a 12-month period.

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

Contact Information:

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

Charmaine Regan or Brandy Deshotel

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