Temporary - Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA - Veterans Services

State of Idaho Opportunity

Idaho Division of Veterans Services – Caring for America's Heroes

This position will remain open until filled; the posting will be taken down once a candidate is selected

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) is recruiting for a pool of temporary, part-time (less than 20 hours per week) Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to support our dedicated team of health care professionals at the State Veterans Home in Pocatello. 

Positions scheduled for less than 20 hours per week do not qualify for benefits.

• Evening and night shift employees receive an additional 5% shift differential!

Responsibilities:

• Performs personal nursing care for elderly residents.
• Determines resident needs and takes and records vital signs.
• Provides personal hygiene care and maintains a safe and sanitary resident-care environment.
• Lifts, positions, transports, and escorts residents and assists with walking and other body movements. 
• Assists residents with dining.
• Implements individual resident treatment plans as outlined by supervisor. 
• Records resident care, reporting changes in physical or mental status to health-care team. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Certification:

Possession of Nursing Assistant Certification in Idaho and listed in good standings on the Idaho State Nurse Aide Registry

OR

Completion of a state-approved nurse aide training or competency evaluation program (NATCEP) and eligible for placement on the State Nurse Aide Registry, which requires:

• Verification of completion of a state-approved NATCEP.

AND

• Verification the skills competency test has been passed.

AND

• Verification the written test has been scheduled for placement on the CNA Registry.

Questions? 

Contact Trudy Johnston at 208-235-7829 or [email protected]

Clearance:

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services requires applicants to pass a criminal history background investigation after a conditional offer of employment.

 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 [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.