Nursing Unit Aide/Wae/Prn/Recreation
Nursing Unit Aide/Wae/Prn/Recreation
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$ 1985 - 3100
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Job Description
About this Job
The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Home is to primarily serve the Veterans population of Louisiana through the provision of medical restorative and rehabilitative service 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.Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home (SWLVH) is an agency under the management of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs. SWLVH is a twenty-four (24) hour 156-bed long-term health care facility. Our 91 000 square foot architecturally enhanced facility accommodates 156 veterans.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
The Nursing Unit Aide/Recreation is non-professional nursing work involving responsibility for providing recreational services and personal care and recovery of chronically ill geriatric psychiatric and/or chemically dependent residents. Direct supervision is received from the Therapeutic Reacreation Specialist 3-A.
50% Transports/escorts residents to and from the unit and facilities for various activities: may assist residents with ambulation.
25% Assists residents with activities of daily living. Interprets age-specific data appropriately. Provides age-appropriate care.
25% Assists in storing supplies and cleaning the area.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: WAE(PRN) - not to exceed 1245 hours in a 12-month period.
This position is located in the Recreation Department of the SW Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings Louisiana.How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:Brandy Deshotel ()
Charmaine Regan ()
SW Louisiana Veterans Home
1610 Evangeline Road
Jennings La. 70546
Employment Type
Unclear
