CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) in Lafayette, Louisiana

Location

Lafayette, Louisiana

Job Type

Full-time

Company

Maison de Lafayette

Position: CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

Pay: Starting at $14.50+ based on experience (Pay Varies Per Shift)

(Pay= Base Pay + Shift Diff) • **Must have valid CNA certification in the state to practice

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Provide personal hygiene for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries, or accidents by assisting with their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing, eating, etc.

- Maintain resident stability by checking vital signs and weight, and recording intake and output as directed in the care plan.

- Assist with transfer of residents to and from activities, meals, and other areas of the facility.

- Serve the facility community by adhering to professional standards, facility policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal requirements.

- Answer calls for assistance and observe changes in a patient’s behavior, emotional state, or physical condition.

- Assist in the maintenance of a clean, tidy, and safe environment by reporting environmental deficiencies including equipment or lighting problems to the charge nurse.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Must possess, as a minimum, a 10th grade education.

- Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA) in accordance with laws of the state.

- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

- Work as a team member independently and responsibly.

- Document/Record observations and activities.

- Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with the geriatric population.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Pay: From $14.50 per hour

Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid orientation • Vision insurance

License/Certification: • CNA (Preferred)

Work Location: In person