Geriatric Care Nursing Assistant - Compassionate Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Town of Bath (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs in Bath, NY is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Geriatric & Extended Care team. Applicants may be referred while meeting education/certification requirements and must meet basic VA qualifications and licensure rules.

GS-3 to GS-5 levels require demonstrated ability to provide patient care, communicate with the care team, observe status changes, and use routine equipment. Physical requirements include lifting and prolonged standing, with a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience or one year of education related to nursing care.
• Certification as a nursing assistant may meet the experience requirement.
• KSAs include patient care, communication, observation, and basic clinical duties.

Skills

KSAs: patient care

Observation & reporting

Equipment handling

Safety & PPE

Education

2 years above high school in healthcare

Nursing assistant certification may meet experience

Bachelor's in healthcare or related field

Job description

Department of Veterans Affairs in Bath, NY is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Geriatric & Extended Care team. Applicants may be referred while meeting education/certification requirements and must meet basic VA qualifications and licensure rules.

GS-3 to GS-5 levels require demonstrated ability to provide patient care, communicate with the care team, observe status changes, and use routine equipment. Physical requirements include lifting and prolonged standing, with a fast-paced environment.