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What You’ll Do

You will work as a Nursing Assistant supporting a confidential client in the Healthcare & Nursing sector, delivering direct patient care on a 12‑hour night shift in a long‑term care / inpatient clinical setting. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include:

• Provide basic bedside care: bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and mobility assistance
• Take and record vital signs, weights, and I/O per unit protocols
• Assist with specimen collection and simple diagnostic tasks (e.g., blood glucose checks, bladder scans)
• Help implement and support the nurse care plan and report changes in patient condition to licensed staff
• Safely transfer and move patients using proper body mechanics and equipment
• Observe and document physical and emotional changes; escalate deviations to supervisors promptly
• Participate in infection control measures and don personal protective equipment when required
• Respond to emergent situations (basic life support actions while awaiting licensed assistance)
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team
• When assigned (GS‑05 level), serve as a preceptor for new Nursing Assistants and support orientation activities

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Qualifications

The confidential client requires candidates to meet federal qualification standards for Nursing Assistants. Minimum and grade‑level qualifications (summary):

• Citizenship & language:
  • United States Citizenship is required (non‑citizens only in limited circumstances per VA policy)
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Basic experience/education options to meet entry requirements:
  • Six (6) months of general experience demonstrating ability to learn NA tasks
  • OR one year of education above high school with relevant coursework
  • OR completion of an intensive occupation‑related training program for NA duties
• Grade‑level summaries:
  • GS‑03: Entry level — meets basic requirements; closely supervised
  • GS‑04: One year of NA or related medical experience OR two years of post‑high‑school coursework related to nursing/healthcare; demonstrates core KSAs (patient care, therapeutic communication, basic technical tasks)
  • GS‑05: One year of progressively responsible experience equivalent to GS‑04 OR a bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework; KSAs include full range of nursing care support, precepting, and handling emergent situations
• Preferred:
  • 3–5 years of long‑term care experience strongly preferred
  • Availability for weekends and holidays
  • Willingness to work 12‑hour night shifts

Physical and employment conditions:

• This role requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear speech, and manual dexterity
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pushing/pulling, and patient transfers
• Possible exposure to infectious agents; compliance with annual employee health requirements (e.g., TB screening/testing) is required
• Ability to work effectively in stressful situations and reprioritize based on patient needs

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Compensation & Schedule

• Salary range (provided by client): $39,373 - $64,285 per year
• Employment type: Full time / Contractor
• Shift: 12‑hour night shift
• Location: Hines, IL (on‑site)

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Why Consider This Role

This position is a hands‑on clinical opportunity with a confidential client in Healthcare & Nursing where Nursing Assistants gain experience across inpatient and long‑term care settings, develop clinical and communication skills, and can progress through GS levels with demonstrated competency. The role offers a clear salary range and predictable shift schedule for applicants seeking night‑shift nursing care work.

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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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