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Nursing Assistant - Community Living Center (CLC)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 37 days ago
About the Role
This Nursing Assistant position is located within the Community Living Center (CLC) of the Nursing, Operations section at VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System in Leeds, MA.
What You'll Do
- →This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT intended for current and future vacancies at the location listed.
- →This announcement will remain open until the closing date of 7/9/2026, the date beyond which the system no longer accepts applications for an advertised position.
- →Applications will be reviewed and referred at regular intervals based on the needs of the facility.
- →Is able to follow standard precautions and other infection control protocols as needed.
- →Demonstrates knowledge of basic health care provider skills.
- →Provides 1:1 or Safety Sitter nursing care to Veterans/residents who may require restraints or special observation.
- →Understands Veteran's/resident's rights and responsibilities.
- →Maintains a safe, secure environment for Veterans/residents, staff, significant others and visitors as addressed in the VAMC Safety Manual.
- →Provides comprehensive physical care to Veterans/residents.
- →Motivating Veterans/residents towards optimal level of functioning.
- →Assesses data reflective of the Veteran's status and interprets the information needed to identify each Veteran's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide care needed as described in the program's policies and procedures.
- →Takes into consideration age-related differences of the various veteran populations with this institution.
- →Meets the needs of customers while supporting the Medical Center and Service missions.
- →Consistently communicates and treats customers (Veterans, visitors, volunteers, and all Medical Center staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 0fb8fb97-cab4-4906-85c6-24b010407042
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