Nursing Assistant – Veteran Care, Flexible Shifts & Benefits

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

The Nursing Assistant provides clinical support for the adult and geriatric Veteran under the direction of the RN and LPN in the Community Living Center. This role upholds a high level of respect for Veteran rights and adheres to care standards to protect vulnerable Veterans.

Candidates must meet English language proficiency and basic requirements, including six months of general experience or an equivalent education path. Seattle site with comprehensive training and close supervision.

Qualifications

• Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Provides care that offers no evidence or concern of abuse.
• Performs - and can mentor other CNAs - in activities of daily living (ADL) by helping Veterans in their physical functioning.
• Demonstrates the need for minimal supervision and proficient skill in promoting independence in daily living activities.
• Independently follows the Restorative Plan of Care and performs range of motion exercises - turning and positioning - ambulation and other routine care procedures to complete all restorative exercises in the Plan of Care.
• Follows the Restorative Plan of Care and performs range of motion exercises - turning and positioning - ambulation and other routine care procedures to complete all restorative exercises in the Plan of Care.

Job description

The Nursing Assistant provides clinical support for the adult and geriatric Veteran under the direction of the RN and LPN in the Community Living Center. This role upholds a high level of respect for Veteran rights and adheres to care standards to protect vulnerable Veterans.

Candidates must meet English language proficiency and basic requirements, including six months of general experience or an equivalent education path. Seattle site with comprehensive training and close supervision.