Job Description

Posting number: swlvh-65-2026

Department: DVA-SW LA Veterans Home

Job classification: NURSING UNIT AIDE

Posting type: Open

Categories: Recreation

Summary

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The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Home is to primarily serve the Veterans' population of Louisiana through the provision of 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 a team dedicated to serving those who served. The Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home is seeking a compassionate Nursing Unit Aide/Recreation to aid recreation staff in providing high-quality care to our honored veterans. This is a PRN/WAE government position that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Apply today and be a part of something bigger.

Serve those who served.

Examples of duties

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.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Escort residents to and from activities.
• Conducts activities in group or individual settings.
• Keeps activity carts and the recreation department cleaned and organized.
• Assists with maintaining the bird aviary and fish aquarium.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: PRN/Classified WAE - not to exceed 1,245 hours in a 12-month period.

Legal Statement: Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

SW Louisiana Veterans Home HR

Charmaine Regan or Brandy Deshotel

brandy.deshotel@la.gov

charmaine.regan@la.gov