Nursing Assistant - Flexible, Rotating Shifts (Intermittent)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Mather AFB Munitions Storage (formerly) (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) is seeking a Nursing Assistant for intermittent duties in California. The role supports the nursing care team, assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patients, and observing changes for escalation.

Qualifications include US citizenship, six months general experience or one year of related education, and English proficiency. Intermittent shifts and rotating tours are available.

Qualifications

• Citizen of the United States
• Six months of general experience
• One year of education above high school with courses related to nursing care
• Completion of an intensive occupation-related training course of less than one year may meet the experience requirements
• English language proficiency for nursing assistant roles
• GS-3 to GS-5 level KSAs including caring for patients and effective communication
• Knowledge of basic life support and patient observation

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nursing staff in patient care across settings
• Provide activities of daily living and contribute to treatment plans
• Communicate with patients, families, and health professionals
• Recognize emergent care situations and respond appropriately
• Document care and patient observations in the medical record
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow infection control procedures
• Initiate basic life support when needed

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Observation skills

Vital signs

Infection control

Education

Six months general experience

One year education above high school in health care

Job description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) is seeking a Nursing Assistant for intermittent duties in California. The role supports the nursing care team, assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patients, and observing changes for escalation.

Qualifications include US citizenship, six months general experience or one year of related education, and English proficiency. Intermittent shifts and rotating tours are available.