Compassionate Nursing Assistant - Patient Care & Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Dayton, OH seeks an entry-level Nursing Assistant to support Veterans in the Community Living Center. The position at Hero's Point focuses on comfort and routine care, under supervision.

Qualified applicants must meet basic VA requirements; candidates may be referred while educational or licensure requirements are pending. Growth through GS-3 to GS-5 levels with increasing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience or education related to nursing.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to work under supervision in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in basic nursing care to Veterans/residents.
• Support comfort, activities of daily living, and safety.
• Maintain equipment and supplies and document care.

Skills

General patient care

Communication with patients

Team collaboration

Education

Six months general experience

One year education above high school related to nursing

Training course less than one year in NA

Tools

Bladder scan device

Blood glucose monitor

Specimen collection equipment

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Dayton, OH seeks an entry-level Nursing Assistant to support Veterans in the Community Living Center. The position at Hero's Point focuses on comfort and routine care, under supervision.

Qualified applicants must meet basic VA requirements; candidates may be referred while educational or licensure requirements are pending. Growth through GS-3 to GS-5 levels with increasing responsibilities.