NURSING ASST CERT - Veterans Service

Description

Division of Veterans Services- Caring for America's Heroes

NOW OFFERING MORE COMPETITIVE WAGES! CNAs starting at $18.50 per hour!

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services has an opportunity for a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Lewiston Facility. This opening is for a full-time position and comes with amazing state benefits. We work hard to be team-focused, to celebrate our staff, and to end our workday knowing that we've made a difference in the lives of our residents. We welcome new graduates and seasoned professionals to join our team. We guarantee hours to full-time employees regardless of census. Evening and night-shift employees receive an additional 5% shift differential.

Hiring managers are continuously considering applications for this position. Depending on your qualifications, you may be contacted shortly after your application has been submitted. Referred lists will be pulled periodically. Apply as soon as possible to ensure you will be considered for this position. This job announcement will be closed if the position is filled

Apply today and join our team!

Benefits:

WE OFFER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BEYOND COMPARE:

• Excellent low-cost Health, Dental and Vision insurance 
• Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems PERSI Retirement
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
• Paid parental leave
• Eleven paid holidays a year
• Multiple retirement plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plans
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness programs
• Robust ongoing training opportunities

 Example of Duties:

• Performs personal nursing care for elderly residents
• Determines resident needs and takes and records vital signs
• Provides personal hygiene care and maintains a safe and sanitary resident-care environment
• Lifts, positions, transports, and escorts residents and assists with walking and other body movements
• Feeds residents who require assistance and implements individual resident treatment plans as outlined by supervisor
• Records resident care, reporting changes in physical or mental status to health-care team
• Performs other duties as assigned

 Minimum Qualifications:

Certification:

• Possession of Nursing Assistant Certification and listed on the Idaho State Nurse Aide Registry

Supplemental Information:

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Supplemental Questions:

• All responses to supplemental questions must be supported in the work history, resume and/or education portion of your application.

Clearance:

• The Idaho Division of Veterans Services requires applicants to pass a criminal background investigation after a conditional offer of employment.