Nursing Assistant (Geriatric Extended Care)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Perry Point (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Nursing Assistant, where you will deliver individualized care to veterans in various settings. This full-time role emphasizes dignity and respect for patient preferences, ensuring a high standard of care across all activities. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to patient well-being and be able to handle the physical demands of the job.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Six months of general experience or equivalent education/training.

Responsibilities

• Perform resident care and restorative services.
• Address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Resident care

Restorative services

Education

General experience or equivalent education/training

Job description

VHA Mission and Vision

Mission: Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Vision: VHA will continue to be the benchmark of excellence and value in health care and benefits by providing exemplary services that are both patient centered and evidence based.

Core Values - "I CARE"

• Integrity
• Commitment
• Advocacy
• Respect
• Excellence

Duties

Nursing Assistant - More info

As a Nursing Assistant with the VAMHCS GEC, you will perform a wide range of resident care, restorative services, treatment, and charting activities. Duties may be in outpatient, inpatient, home, or community care settings, caring for patients with acute to chronic conditions. The NA provides safe, individualized nursing care, promoting dignity and respecting resident preferences, addressing physical, emotional, rehabilitative, and spiritual needs, including personal hygiene, comfort, nutrition, and skin integrity.

Work Schedule & Compensation

• Work Schedule: Full-Time
• Salary: Competitive with regular increases; higher steps may be considered based on qualifications
• Telework: Not available
• Virtual Position: No

Requirements & Qualifications

Applicants may be tentatively selected pending completion of educational or certification requirements. Basic requirements include U.S. citizenship, six months of general experience or equivalent education/training, and proficiency in English.

Grade Levels & Experience

• GS-3: Entry level, supervised
• GS-4: One year of specialized experience or related education, with demonstrated KSAs
• GS-5: One year of responsible experience at GS-4 level or higher, with demonstrated KSAs

Physical Requirements

Shift work, physical activity such as bending, walking, lifting, and repositioning, and the ability to intervene in patient care situations are required.