Geriatric Nursing Assistant — Compassionate, Home‑Like Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for Nursing Assistant positions within the Community Living Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

The role focuses on holistic resident care across physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being, with emphasis on compassionate service and a home-like environment. Qualifications include GS-04 or GS-05 criteria, with experience or education as described, and KSAs such as patient care, observation, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Nursing Assistant or related medical field demonstrating nursing skills and compassionate care.
• Ability to observe and report changes in patient status to supervisors.
• Knowledge of basic nursing equipment and procedural skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to care planning.
• Assist licensed staff in nursing care during outpatient, long-term, or hospice settings.
• Observe residents and report deviations promptly to supervisor.
• Operate basic diagnostic and support equipment and maintain safety.

Skills

Nursing care

Therapeutic communication

Patient observation

Equipment use

Education

Two-year college coursework

Bachelor's degree in healthcare

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for Nursing Assistant positions within the Community Living Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

The role focuses on holistic resident care across physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being, with emphasis on compassionate service and a home-like environment. Qualifications include GS-04 or GS-05 criteria, with experience or education as described, and KSAs such as patient care, observation, and teamwork.