WDVA Nursing Assistant Certified, Full-Time Permanent, Washington Veterans Home
About The Position
This recruitment will be used to fill positions on multiple shifts as they are available on day and evening shifts. Deliver skilled, compassionate care to our nation's heroes at the Washington Veterans Home! Our team is excited to announce we are now accepting applications for a full-time Nursing Assistant Certified! 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. The hours for this position will be 6:30 am to 3:00 pm for Day Shift and, 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm for Evening Shift. This position is not eligible for telework. 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 for 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.
Requirements
- High school graduation or GED equivalent.
- 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.
- Must be able to provide a positive living environment for residents relating to meeting psychosocial needs; follow written and verbal directions; document and report observed changes in patient condition and behavior.
- Be able to maintain confidentiality of residents.
- Be proficient in the English language and be able to read, write and speak English.
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Nice To Haves
- Long-term care experience.
Responsibilities
- 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, night stands, and over bed tables.
Benefits
- Supplement Basic Shift Premium
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
