Compassionate Long-Term Care Nursing Assistant

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Castle Point (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks Nursing Assistants (Long Term Care) for Montrose and Castle Point facilities in New York. This Open & Continuous Announcement covers multiple shifts and will refer qualified candidates as vacancies arise.

Basic requirements include US citizenship, English proficiency, and education/experience options for NA. The full performance level ranges GS-3 to GS-5 with potential for advancement based on KSAs and performance.

Qualifications

• Six months general experience in patient care or related field.
• One year above high school with NA-related courses or related education.
• Nursing Assistant certification may meet experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/resident care under supervision.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to supervisor.
• Assist with basic nursing procedures and use equipment as trained.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and health staff.

Skills

Patient care

Observation & reporting

Communication

Basic nursing skills

Education

Two years of higher education with NA-related courses

Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks Nursing Assistants (Long Term Care) for Montrose and Castle Point facilities in New York. This Open & Continuous Announcement covers multiple shifts and will refer qualified candidates as vacancies arise.

Basic requirements include US citizenship, English proficiency, and education/experience options for NA. The full performance level ranges GS-3 to GS-5 with potential for advancement based on KSAs and performance.