Nursing Assistant (Community Living Center)
The Nursing Assistant role at Confidential Client involves providing comprehensive patient care under the supervision of nursing staff, including assisting with physical and behavioral health needs. The position requires effective communication, use of medical equipment, and the ability to respond to emergent situations, with opportunities to serve as a preceptor for new assistants. This role supports long-term and specialized care for veterans in a clinical setting, emphasizing both technical skills and compassionate care.
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Role Overview
Confidential Client is seeking a full-time Nursing Assistant (Community Living Center) in Asheville, NC. This role supports long-term care residents by performing direct patient care and assisting licensed nursing staff. Salary range: $38,985 - $63,651 per year.
What You’ll Do
This role focuses on hands-on resident care within a Community Living Center (long-term care) environment. Responsibilities include:
- Provide direct personal care and assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding)
- Measure and record vital signs and intake/output
- Collect routine specimens and operate basic monitoring equipment (e.g., bladder scanner, blood glucose monitor)
- Assist nursing staff with treatments and follow care plans
- Observe and report changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition in a timely manner
- Communicate effectively with residents, families and the interdisciplinary care team
- Serve as a preceptor/mentor to new Nursing Assistants as assigned
- Respond to emergent situations (basic life support actions until licensed help arrives)
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet one of the experience/education pathways below and demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities:
- United States Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed only when permitted under applicable policy)
- English language proficiency in spoken and written communication
- Experience/Education options:
- Six months of general experience demonstrating ability to learn NA job skills; OR
- One year of education above high school with coursework related to nursing/health care; OR
- Completion of an intensive occupation-related training program of less than one year that prepares candidates for Nursing Assistant duties
- Demonstrated abilities:
- Provide a range of patient/resident care that supports nurse care plans
- Observe and report deviations in physical or emotional status
- Properly use equipment, supplies and simple diagnostic tools
- Communicate with residents, families and healthcare professionals
- Grade/level notes (used for internal placement):
- Entry level (GS-03): meets basic requirements
- Intermediate (GS-04): one year of specialized experience or equivalent education
- Full performance (GS-05): one year of progressively responsible experience equivalent to GS-04 or related bachelor’s-level education and KSAs
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior long-term care or Community Living Center experience
- Dementia care experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience serving as a preceptor to new nursing assistants
Compensation & Schedule
- Salary: $38,985 — $63,651 per year (range provided by Confidential Client)
- Employment type: Full time
- Work schedule may include shifts typical to long-term care facilities (evenings, nights or weekends as required)
Location
Asheville, NC (onsite at a Community Living Center operated by Confidential Client)
Additional Notes & Compliance
This posting reflects the minimum and preferred qualifications provided by Confidential Client. Applicants pending completion of education, certification or licensure may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Physical requirements and occupational health rules will apply per Confidential Client policy.
Confidential Client and Careertakes follow applicable federal, state and local hiring laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please notify the recruiter if you require assistance during the application or interview process.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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