About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

• Provide direct resident/patient care under the direction of Registered Nurses or Licensed Practical Nurses in a geriatric/extended care setting.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding) and support the nurse care plan to promote resident recovery and comfort.
• Observe and report changes in physical or emotional status to the supervising nurse in a timely manner.
• Use basic diagnostic/treatment devices and perform routine tasks such as bladder scans, continuous passive motion device setup, blood glucose monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families and interdisciplinary team members; document care and observations accurately.
• Recognize and respond to emergent situations (basic life support, bleeding control, behavior crisis) while awaiting additional help.
• Serve as a preceptor/mentor to new Nursing Assistants when assigned, assisting with orientation and practical skills assessment.

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Qualifications

• United States citizenship required unless appointment of a non-citizen is authorized under applicable policy.
• Minimum: Six months of general experience that demonstrates ability to acquire the knowledge and skills to perform as a Nursing Assistant; OR one year of education above high school with courses related to the NA occupation; OR completion of an intensive, occupation-related training program of less than one year.
• Proficient in spoken and written English as required by VA Handbook standards (applies to this occupation).
• Grade/level may be GS-03 (entry), GS-04, or GS-05 (full performance) depending on experience/education:
  • GS-03: Entry level; works under close supervision.
  • GS-04: One year of specialized experience or equivalent education (2 years above high school with relevant coursework).
  • GS-05: One year of progressively responsible assignments equivalent to GS-04 or a bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework.
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
  • Ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to nurse care plans.
  • Ability to observe and report physical or emotional changes in residents.
  • Competence using basic equipment and supplies for diagnostic/treatment procedures.
  • Strong therapeutic communication skills with residents, families and healthcare staff.
  • Ability to recognize and act in emergent patient care situations.

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Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year experience working in long-term care and dementia/geriatric-psych settings.
• 1 year med-surg experience.
• Experience serving as a preceptor or training new Nursing Assistants.

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Compensation & Schedule

• Salary range: $44,233 - $69,632 per year (range provided by the hiring organization).
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Actual grade/offer will depend on candidate’s experience and qualifications (GS-03 to GS-05 range).

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Work Location & Employment

• Location: Perry Point, MD.
• Employer: Confidential Client (you will be employed directly by the client if selected).
• Offers may be contingent on eligibility checks and completion of any required credentialing or background requirements.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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