Geriatric Nursing Assistant — Compassionate, Holistic Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Paid time off

Federal benefits

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Community Living Center in Florida seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate care to geriatric residents, upholding a home-like environment and cultural transformation within the VA.

You will perform hygiene, comfort, nutrition support, and rehabilitative activities, document care, and cooperate with an interdisciplinary team; shifts may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays, with paid time off and federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Compassionate geriatric patient care required.
• Ability to work under supervision and follow policy.
• Use observation to collect data and report.

Responsibilities

• Maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families with respect for dignity.
• Observe, collect data, report findings to nursing staff.
• Participate in patient-centered conferences and nursing care plans.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication with patients/families

Hygiene support

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Tools

Glucose monitoring

Oxygen delivery systems

Suction equipment

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Community Living Center in Florida seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate care to geriatric residents, upholding a home-like environment and cultural transformation within the VA.

You will perform hygiene, comfort, nutrition support, and rehabilitative activities, document care, and cooperate with an interdisciplinary team; shifts may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays, with paid time off and federal benefits.