Veterans Mental Health Nursing Assistant: Care & Recovery

Voices for Voices; Des Moines (IA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

VA Central Iowa Health Care System is seeking a Mental Health Nursing Assistant to provide direct, recovery-oriented care for Veterans in inpatient and domiciliary settings. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor changes, and support treatment planning to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

The role requires English proficiency and meeting basic nursing assistant requirements. Duties include direct patient care, observation, and collaboration with the care team to promote

Qualifikationen

• English proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Experience or education in nursing assistance.
• Nursing assistant training or equivalent education meets basic requirements.
• Ability to observe and report changes in patients.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct care for Veterans, supporting ADLs such as hygiene, ambulation, dressing, and meals.
• Observe and report changes in mood, behavior, or physical condition to supervisor.
• Assist with nursing procedures and basic treatments as directed by RN/LPN.
• Participate in treatment planning meetings and maintain a safe environment.
• Provide continuous observation and assist during behavioral crises.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Patient care

Observation skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing assistant training

Jobbeschreibung

VA Central Iowa Health Care System is seeking a Mental Health Nursing Assistant to provide direct, recovery-oriented care for Veterans in inpatient and domiciliary settings. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor changes, and support treatment planning to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

The role requires English proficiency and meeting basic nursing assistant requirements. Duties include direct patient care, observation, and collaboration with the care team to promote