Nursing Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CNA certification in good standing with the State of Louisiana.
• Successful completion of a Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP).
• Ability to pass required healthcare screenings, including TB testing.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain them within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment and maintain a high level of attentiveness.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, repositioning, and transferring residents, and pushing and pulling equipment.
• Ability to maintain accurate observation and documentation of resident care.

Nice To Haves

• Assisted Living or Long-Term Care experience.
• Completion of a Long-Term Care Nursing Assistant Competency Evaluation Program.
• Compassionate and resident-focused approach.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Team-oriented.
• Strong communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and observant.
• Passion for providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating, hydration, mobility, and transfers.
• Safely lift, reposition, move, and transport residents.
• Encourage and assist residents in participating in activities and social programs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents.
• Monitor residents and promptly report changes in condition to nursing staff.
• Measure and record vital signs, weights, intake/output, and other assigned observations.
• Support residents according to individualized care plans.
• Promote resident dignity, privacy, independence, and rights.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures.
• Assist with room organization, light housekeeping, and laundry duties as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and team members.

Benefits

• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Stable healthcare career path
• Rewarding relationships with residents and families
• Shift differential included