CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) - NIGHTS

Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles is a growing psychiatric hospital dedicated to serving both adult and geriatric populations. We take pride in fostering a compassionate, collaborative environment that prioritizes both patient care and team support. Since opening our first facility in 2015 in Magnolia, Mississippi, we have expanded to 12 locations across Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi.

As we continue to grow, we are actively expanding our Lake Charles team in preparation for increasing our capacity to a total of 42 beds, serving both adult and geriatric patients.

Employees are a top priority for Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles because they are essential to its success, culture, and overall performance. Organizations that value their employees focus on creating a supportive, safe, and engaging work environment where individuals feel respected and heard. This includes offering fair compensation, opportunities for growth, ongoing training, and promoting work-life balance.

We are currently seeking a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the Night shift (6:45PM - 7:00AM) with a 2/3 rotating schedule to join our clinical team.

Position Summary

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles provides direct, hands-on care to patients under the supervision of nursing staff, ensuring their comfort, safety, and daily needs are met.

In this role, CNAs assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and mobility. They monitor and report changes in patients’ conditions, take vital signs, and help maintain a clean and safe environment. CNAs also offer emotional support and help promote a respectful, compassionate atmosphere for patients. Strong communication, attention to detail, and a caring attitude are essential, as CNAs play a vital role in supporting both the healthcare team and the overall patient experience.

Qualifications

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

Current resume with complete work history required

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. ****