CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

We are currently seeking full-time certified nursing assistant (CNA) with experience in psychiatric care to join our esteemed team.

Mercy Regional Medical Center and Freedom BHU of Ville Platte is a 12-bed acute care facility providing specialized care for geriatric adults with their mental health and behavioral health needs. The hospital offers a wide range of services, including inpatient behavioral health care. With its comprehensive approach to mental health and behavioral health care, Freedom Behavioral Health Unit of Ville Platte is a trusted resource for those seeking quality care and support.

As a valued member of our organization, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for our patients. In this position, you would obtain, record, and communicate important clinical information and provide clinical services within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Contribute to the physical, psychological, emotional, and well-being of each person served.
• Assist with ADLs, meals, assisting with patient hygiene, room cleanliness, and other patient care activities as assigned.
• Monitor therapy groups under the direct supervision of licensed/certified professionals.
• Contribute to patient records by collecting and documenting data relative to patient.
• Perform a variety of clinical and patient care duties under the direction of a licensed nurse.
• Perform routine patient care and related duties, including laundry of patients clothing and cleaning of equipment.
• Promotes and practices patient safety, infection control and proper body mechanics.

Qualifications

• Previous experience caring for geriatric psychiatric patients strongly preferred.
• CNA Certification preferred
• Updated resumes with work history required

We offer comprehensive benefits such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Excellent staff to patient ratio
• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) options

Freedom BHU provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

****All applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a post-offer drug test and federal background investigation.****