Nursing Assistant 1-2 (CNA 1-2)

State of Louisiana•Monroe, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes 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 the veterans to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nursing Assistant to perform routine sub-professional nursing duties in the care and comfort of our Veteran patients, as well as measure temperatures, pulses, respirations, blood pressures, heights/weights, and record in patients' medical records.

Requirements

Six months of experience or training in patient care; OR Possession of a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate; OR Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician Program.
Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate (required for positions at facilities receiving certain Medicaid or Medicare funds).

Responsibilities

Measure temperatures, pulses, respirations, blood pressures, heights/weights, and record in patients' medical records.
Direct and assist in providing care to patients, such as ambulating, bathing, positioning, lifting, and dressing.
Direct and assist in the feeding of patients.
Monitors and documents the eating patterns of patients.
Clean rooms, make and change bed linen.
Distribute clean linens, wash, dry, sort, fold, and store patients’ clothing.
Measure temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, weight, intake, and output, and records in the patient’s medical record.
Observe patient’s condition and report any changes to the charge nurse.
Provide care to patients with infectious diseases, as needed.