Certified Nursing Assistant

Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles is a rapidly expanding psychiatric hospital committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to both adult and geriatric patients. We are proud to foster a positive, team-oriented environment where exceptional patient care and strong employee support remain at the center of everything we do. Since opening our first facility in Magnolia, Mississippi in 2015, Freedom Behavioral has continued to grow and now operates 12 facilities across Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. As we continue to grow, we are excited to expand our Lake Charles team in preparation for increasing our capacity to 46 beds, allowing us to provide care and support to even more individuals within our community. At Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles, our employees are the foundation of our success. Their dedication, compassion, and commitment make a meaningful impact every day, and we are devoted to creating a workplace where team members feel appreciated, respected, and empowered to succeed. We proudly offer competitive compensation, opportunities for career advancement, ongoing education and training, and a strong commitment to promoting a healthy work-life balance. If you are searching for more than just a career—if you are looking for purpose, professional growth, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of others—Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles is the place for you. We are currently seeking a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) working a 12-hour shift with a 2/3 rotating schedule to join our clinical team. POSITION SUMMARY A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, patient-focused care while supporting the nursing team in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. CNAs are dedicated to helping patients feel comfortable, respected, and supported throughout their care experience. In this hands‑on role, CNAs assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and mobility assistance. They also monitor and record vital signs, observe patient behaviors and conditions, and promptly communicate any concerns or changes to the nursing staff to help ensure quality patient care. CNAs at Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles also help maintain a clean, organized, and structured environment that promotes patient safety and overall well‑being. In addition to physical care, they provide emotional support, encouragement, and positive interaction to patients, helping build trust and meaningful connections during treatment. This position is ideal for an individual who is compassionate, dependable, detail‑oriented, and passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others each day. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred Experience working with geriatric psychiatric or behavioral health patients strongly preferred Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team A current resume with complete work history required BENEFITS 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) with company match Freedom 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr