Veteran-Centered Geriatric Care Aide

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Lyons (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nurse Assistant (NA) at the VA New Jersey Health Care System Community Living Center delivers Veteran-centered care across long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation, dementia and mental health support, and hospice/palliative services. Assignments involve Veterans with complex needs in a dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications include US citizenship requirements, English proficiency, and a mix of experience or education leading to NA certification.

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience to perform NA duties.
• One year of coursework above high school related to nursing care or health care.
• Completion of an intensive occupation-related course resulting in NA certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/resident care under supervision and support nursing plan implementation.
• Observe patient status and report changes to supervisor promptly.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic nursing skills and equipment use as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Observation

Emergent care

Education

Six months general experience

One year of coursework related to NA

Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

The Nurse Assistant (NA) at the VA New Jersey Health Care System Community Living Center delivers Veteran-centered care across long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation, dementia and mental health support, and hospice/palliative services. Assignments involve Veterans with complex needs in a dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications include US citizenship requirements, English proficiency, and a mix of experience or education leading to NA certification.