What are the responsibilities and job description for the WDVA Nursing Assistant Certified (Full-Time and On-Call), Washington Veterans Home position at Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs?
Serve America's heroes with your caregiving expertise! Our team is pleased to announce we are now accepting applications for Nursing Assistants Certified at the historic Washington Veterans Home in beautiful Port Orchard, Washington!
We are currently hiring for full-time, day and evening shift Nursing Assistants, (we have on-call positions as well)!
*This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.
This position is eligible for "Supplement Basic Shift Premium" for 24/7 Facilities. Employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients, and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location will receive an additional one dollar ($1.00) per hour of supplemental basic shift premium for each hour of basic shift premium. This shift premium does not apply to overtime hours. The supplemental basic shift premium shall expire on June 29, 2027.
At the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.” As a national leader in our advocacy nearly 500,000 Veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families.
As a Nursing Assistant Certified, you will assist in the delivery of nursing and nursing-related care to residents of the Washington Veterans Home in accordance with current standards of practice.
Bring a smile and your vital knowledge to everyone, every day. Connect with your goals and change lives by applying now!
Duties:
Some of what you'll do:
- Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene care, toileting, eating, and assisting with the monitoring/feeding of meals and nourishments.
- Assist with range of motion exercises, practice infection control techniques, and observe for and report changes in resident condition to licensed personnel.
- Accurately obtain and record vital signs and other resident data.
- Document intake and output records.
- Perform basic nursing procedures such as applying anti-embolism stocking, applying creams or lotion to intact skin, etc.
- Dispose of contaminated waste as appropriate.
- Maintain a safe, sanitary, and harmonious environment.
- Clean bedpans, washbasins, urinals, commodes, beds, nightstands, and over bed tables.
- And more!
Qualifications:
Required:
- Valid Washington state license to practice as a nursing assistant certified.
- Six (6) months of experience involving customer service in a healthcare setting or six (6) months of experience involving direct patient care. A combination of education and experience may be considered on a year-for-year basis. Experience must be relevant to the position.
- Be proficient in the English language and be able to read, write and speak English.
Preferred/Desired:
- Long-term care experience.
Apply Today!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $4,300.00 - $4,980.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $4,300 - $4,980