CNA Trainee Job at Indiana Veterans' Home in West Lafayette

Overview

The Indiana Veterans' Home is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. It is a full-service care facility offering a complete array of services for residents. The mission is to honor Indiana's veterans and their spouses by providing the highest level of care in a therapeutic home-like environment, enhancing health and yielding optimal quality of life.

The Indiana Veterans' Home is excited to offer a training program to assist candidates in attaining their CNA license while working. Upon completion of the program and passing the test, candidates will transfer to a full-time CNA position. The salary for this position traditionally starts at $15.00 an hour.

A Day in the Life / Responsibilities

• Provides safe, efficient personal care of residents as directed on aide assignment. Care may include bathing, showering, positioning, feeding, transferring, toileting, nail care, hair care, and range of motion.
• Uses recommended safety devices and follows infection control standards.
• Documents care provided.
• Answers call lights and residents' requests for assistance.
• Adheres to all residents' rights.
• Assists with the orientation of new employees on the unit.
• Participates in resident care planning and reports unusual behaviors and signs.
• Assists with resident transportation to and from in-facility and out-of-facility appointments.
• Puts residents' clean clothing away and updates inventory records.
• Cleans assigned areas and resident equipment/supplies on the unit.
• Mentor and train new staff/students.
• Provide 1:1 staffing if needed.
• Assists with resident activities on and off the unit.
• Responds to codes and assists as needed.
• The job description is not designed to cover all activities, duties or responsibilities and may change as needed.

What You'll Need for Success

• Must be certified as a Nurse Aide within 120 days of employment.
• Must maintain CNA and first aid certification.
• Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.
• Ability to understand and communicate with residents and understand and complete nursing forms.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions.
• Ability to provide basic nursing care practices.
• Ability to use medical equipment within the scope of certification.
• Ability to provide safe, efficient resident care, following all applicable state and Veterans' Administration rules, IVH policies and procedures, and all HIPAA rules.
• Must attend and complete all required in-service training.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Ability to recognize basic changes in a resident condition and report to the nurse.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• Health savings account, including bi-weekly state contribution.
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for eligible roles.
• Deferred compensation 457B with employer match.
• Two fully-funded pension plan options.
• A comprehensive leave program including paid new parent leave, paid community service leave, vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus paid holidays.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Employee assistance program and HIPAA-compliant behavioral health support.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible.
• Free Parking for most positions.

Equal Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity without discrimination for race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We comply with all applicable state and federal laws. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, contact the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

About the Indiana Veterans' Home

The Indiana Veterans' Home is a historic facility established to care for veterans. It is located on 250+ acres in West Lafayette and provides a full spectrum of services to residents while preserving the Home's history and culture.