Nursing Assistant - Veteran Care Team (Intermittent)

Anacalifornia; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) seeks Nursing Assistants to join the care team. The position supports patient/resident care across preventive, acute, sub-acute, maintenance, and hospice settings under licensed supervision.

Requirements include U.S. citizenship, six months general experience or equivalent, and English proficiency. The role includes rotating shifts and potential weekend/hospital coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience or equivalent.
• GS-3 requires English proficiency and basic nursing skills.
• GS-5 requires one year of progressively responsible nursing experience or higher education.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nursing staff in care of patients/residents.
• Perform activities of daily living and support treatment plans.
• Communicate with patients, families, and team members.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to supervisor.
• Use basic nursing equipment and document observations in records.

Skills

Nursing care

Communication

Patient care

Emergency response

Education

High school or equivalent

Nursing Assistant Training

Job description

VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) seeks Nursing Assistants to join the care team. The position supports patient/resident care across preventive, acute, sub-acute, maintenance, and hospice settings under licensed supervision.

Requirements include U.S. citizenship, six months general experience or equivalent, and English proficiency. The role includes rotating shifts and potential weekend/hospital coverage as needed.