Geriatric Care Nursing Assistant - Nights, Full-Time

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Batavia, NY seeks a Full Time (Nights) Nursing Assistant to join the Geriatric Extended Care Team. You will cooperate with registered nurses to deliver direct patient care, support daily living activities, and monitor residents’ well-being.

The role emphasizes patient safety, documentation, and teamwork within a VA healthcare setting, with opportunities to contribute to care planning and resident comfort.

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience or related training in nursing support.
• Ability to learn VA nursing assistant duties and care plans.
• Basic knowledge of patient safety and hygiene procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN direction including daily living activities.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to supervisor promptly.
• Document care and observations in patient records per policy.
• Assist with basic nursing procedures and use equipment safely.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient observation

Communication with team

Safety procedures

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Glucose meter

Blood pressure cuff

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Batavia, NY seeks a Full Time (Nights) Nursing Assistant to join the Geriatric Extended Care Team. You will cooperate with registered nurses to deliver direct patient care, support daily living activities, and monitor residents’ well-being.

The role emphasizes patient safety, documentation, and teamwork within a VA healthcare setting, with opportunities to contribute to care planning and resident comfort.