The Nursing Assistant provides compassionate, resident-centered care in the Erie VAMC Community Living Center Alpha. Duties include assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring health status, supporting clinical staff, and ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment for Veterans. Ideal candidates demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality long-term care. Inpatient or long term care setting experience preferred.
As a Nursing Assistant in the Community Living Center (CLC) Alpha, you will perform a wide range of resident-care and supportive duties under the direction of licensed nursing staff. Major duties include: Provides assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting, and mobility. Obtains, measures, and records vital signs; reports changes in physical, mental, or behavioral status to nursing staff.
Assists with restorative and rehabilitative care, including positioning, transfers, range-of-motion exercises, and safe ambulation using appropriate equipment. Observes and documents resident condition, including pain levels, skin integrity, intake and output, functional status, and safety concerns. Collects specimens and provides basic clinical support such as applying non-sterile dressings, assisting with wound care, and performing simple treatments as directed.
Maintains a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment by performing environmental rounds, cleaning equipment, and stocking supplies. Engages residents in therapeutic activities and provides emotional support, including structured interactions for residents with dementia or behavioral health needs. Supports interdisciplinary care by communicating resident observations, contributing to care planning discussions, and coordinating with team members to meet care goals.
At the full performance level, provides guidance to lower-graded Nursing Assistants and supports unit operations through effective time management and prioritization. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (Night Shift). Schedule consists of six (6) 12-hour shifts and one (1) 8-hour shift per biweekly pay period.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Tanisha.Graves@va.gov · (614) 747-4049
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $38290 – $56576/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-27 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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