State of Idaho Opportunity
Division of Veterans Services - Caring for America's Heroes
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The Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) is recruiting for temporary Nursing Assistants to support our dedicated team of health care professionals at the beautiful, state-of-the-art State Veterans Home in Post Falls.
This opening is for a temporary 40 hours per week position and includes a full state benefits package.
Temporary employees work a maximum of 1,385 service hours in a twelve (12) month period.
We are seeking candidates who have a positive attitude, excellent teamwork skills, and are organized and driven to provide exceptional care.
This position is eligible for tuition assistance, including a Nursing Assistant Certification.
The employee in this position is expected to complete their Idaho Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training and receive their certificate within 120 days from hire.
Responsibilities:
Cleaning resident rooms including changing bed linens, folding towels, and arranging nightstands, closets, and dresser drawers
Cataloging resident's personal items
Labeling, sorting, and distributing resident clothing
Stocking resident rooms and storage areas
Transporting residents to the dining room, therapy gym and activity areas
Answering resident call lights
Assisting in the dining room
Performs other duties as deemed necessary
Minimum Qualifications:
Willingness to:
Clean and restock residents' rooms and storage areas
Answer resident call lights to determine resident needs
Accurately catalog residents' personal items and label their clothing
Transport residents to various areas and activities within the facility
Desirable Qualifications:
These qualifications are not required, however, having the education or experience below might increase your score.
Medical Assistant Certification
Some experience following written and oral instructions
WE OFFER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BEYOND COMPARE:
Questions?
Contact Shannon Forbes at shannon.forbes@veterans.idaho.gov
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 ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.