Nursing Assistant - NA - Veterans Services Posting Begin Date: 2025/01/07 Category: Health Services Sub Category: Nursing Work Type: Part Time Insurance and Retirement Eligible Location: Boise, ID, United States Minimum Salary: 14.24 Maximum Salary: 14.24 Pay Rate Type: Hourly Description State of Idaho Opportunity 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 Division of Veterans Services {IDVS) is recruiting for temporary Nursing Assistants to support our dedicated team of health care professionals at the State Veterans Home in Boise. This opening is for a temporary 20 - 30 hours per week position and includes a full state benefits package. Temporary employees work a maximum of 1,385 service hours in a twelve (12) months period. We are seeking candidates who have a positive attitude, excellent teamwork skills, and are organized and driven to provide exceptional care. The employee in this position is expected to complete their Idaho Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training and receive their certificate within 120 days from hire. This position is eligible for tuition assistance including a Nursing Assistant Certification. Responsibilities: • Cleaning resident rooms including changing bed linens, folding towels, and arranging nightstands, closets, and dresser drawers • Cataloging resident's personal items • Labeling, sorting, and distributing resident clothing • Stocking resident rooms and storage areas • Transporting residents to the dining room, therapy gym, and activity areas • Answering resident call lights • Assisting in the dining room • Performs other duties as deemed necessary Minimum Qualifications: Willingness to: • Clean and restock residents' rooms and storage areas • Answer resident call lights to determine resident needs • Accurately catalog residents' personal items and label their clothing • Transport residents to various areas and activities within the facility Desirable Qualifications: These qualifications are not required, however, having the education or experience below might increase your score. • Medical Assistant Certification • Some experience following written and oral instructions WE OFFER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BEYOND COMPARE: + Excellent low-cost Health , Dental and Vision insurance (https://ogi.idaho.gov/benefits-plans/) . + Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems PERSI Retirement (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/Members/base\_plan.cfm) . + Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start. + Paid parental leave. + Eleven paid holidays a year. + Multiple retirement plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plan. + Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance (https://ogi.idaho.gov/life-disability/) . + Employee Assistance Program (https://ogi.idaho.gov/counseling/) . + Flexible Spending Accounts (https://ogi.idaho.gov/flexible-spending-accounts/) . + Wellness programs. + Robust ongoing training opportunities. + Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader) (https://ogi.idaho.gov/) . 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 protected]. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.