CNA Trainee

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, youll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Veterans Home:

The Indiana Veterans Home is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Originally created to care for veterans of the Civil War, the Indiana Veterans' Home welcomed its first resident in 1896. Located on 250+ acres in West Lafayette, IVH is a full-service care facility offering a complete array of services for residents.The mission of the Indiana Veterans Home is to honor Indianas 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. To do this and meet the unique needs of these heroes and their families, we deliver compassionate and comprehensive skilled care while integrating arts and cultural programming and preserving the rich history of the Home.

Role Overview:

The Indiana Veterans Home is excited to once again offer a training program to assist candidates with attaining their CNA license while working. Upon completion of the program and passing their test, candidates will transfer to a full-time CNA position.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $15.00 an hour.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Provides safe, efficient personal care of residents as directed on aide assignment.
• Care may include, but is not limited to 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.
• Takes vital signs.
• 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.
• Provides post-mortem care.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What Youll Need for Success:

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either

• 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:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• 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, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.