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Certified Nursing Attendant - CNA

State of Indiana • West Lafayette, IN • 1d ago

Date Posted: Jun 15, 2026

Requisition ID: 479283

Location:

West Lafayette, IN, US, 47906

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll 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 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. 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.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts between $16.16 - $23.44 per hour, based on education and/or experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Performs duties for the physical care of residents such as bathing, feeding, dressing, toileting, etc.;

Trains and assists patients with daily living tasks; help patients dress, eat, bathe, brush teeth, and comb hair;

Escorts patients to and from therapies, dining area, other areas of the hospital for treatment and tests, medical facilities outside the hospital and/or on field trips;

Checks and records patients' vital signs;

Supervises daily routine of patients;

Assists in creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment by performing a variety of housekeeping duties such as cleaning equipment, changing bed linens, etc.;

Sorts and tags institutional linens and personal linens;

Establishes rapport with residents to aid in the treatment program and rehabilitation;

Observes, records and reports the condition and behavior of patients;

Participates in patient care plans involving care and treatment of the geriatric patient;

Participates as a member of the health team observing resident behavior and participates in patient care plans;

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 You'll Need for Success:

Must be certified and maintain certification as a CNA;

Must maintain first aid and CPR certification;

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's condition and report to the nurse;

Ability to administer medications and treatments in a safe, efficient manner, recognizing medication side effects and reporting the same.

No degree is required to fill this position.

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 457B account (similar to 401k 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.

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