Compassionate Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Castle Point (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking Nursing Assistants for long-term care vacancies at Montrose and Castle Point. This Open & Continuous Announcement will stay open until 9/30/26 and refers candidates as vacancies arise.

At GS-3 to GS-5 levels, duties include providing basic patient care under supervision, observing residents, and communicating with the care team. English proficiency and US citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Six months general experience or related coursework meeting NA duties.
• KSAs include patient care, observation, and basic diagnostic skills.
• GS-5 KSAs include nursing care under supervision and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/resident care under supervision and within care plans.
• Observe patient status and report changes to supervisor promptly.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and health professionals.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Observation

Education

Two years above high school or coursework related to nursing care

High school equivalency or equivalent with related courses

Nursing assistant course completion/certification (CNA)

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking Nursing Assistants for long-term care vacancies at Montrose and Castle Point. This Open & Continuous Announcement will stay open until 9/30/26 and refers candidates as vacancies arise.

At GS-3 to GS-5 levels, duties include providing basic patient care under supervision, observing residents, and communicating with the care team. English proficiency and US citizenship required.