The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the veteran population of Louisiana by providing 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 them to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity. Join the State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Jackson, Louisiana Veterans Home, where you'll step into the role of a Nursing Unit Aide that combines clinical excellence with genuine care for those who served. If you're passionate about joining a healthcare team and making a meaningful impact for Louisiana's veterans. This role is waiting for you. Apply today and be part of a team that honors service through care. 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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

Transports or escorts patients to and from units and departments for various activities; may assist patients with ambulation. Performs general tasks such as transporting specimens to the lab. Receives and distributes clean linen; makes and changes bed linen. Cleans immediate patient care areas. Cleans unit refrigerators; mops or sweeps floors as necessary. Distributes dietary trays; feeds patients; provides patients with drinking water, ice, and other drinks.

Position-Specific Details:

Location :

This position is located in the Nursing Department of the LA Veterans Home in Jackson, Louisiana .

Appointment Type:

Part-Time Position (not to exceed 1,245 hours in a 12-month period)

Work Schedule:

Alternating Work hours are 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM / 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Shifts may vary depending on your availability and the needs of the facility.

Compensation:

The salary offered is $12.00 hourly

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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy, contact the

Louisiana Veterans Home HR:

Sycondria Wilson-Brumfield or Adrainne Bergeron Sycondria.

Wilson-Brumfield@LA.GOV Adrainne.

Bergeron@LA.GOV Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.