About Careertakes

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

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a Nursing Assistant (Intermittent) to provide high-quality direct patient care in a clinical setting at Mather AFB, CA. In this intermittent role you will:

• Assist nursing staff with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting).
• Monitor and report changes in patients’ physical or emotional status to licensed nursing staff in a timely manner.
• Perform basic diagnostic and treatment support (e.g., specimen collection, bladder scans, blood glucose checks, use of continuous passive motion devices) under supervision.
• Contribute to the completion and execution of individualized nurse care plans.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Serve as a preceptor for new Nursing Assistants when assigned; assist with orientation coordination and supervise practical learning.
• Recognize and respond to emergent situations (e.g., basic life support, bleeding control, behavior crises) while awaiting higher-level assistance.

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What We’re Looking For

Minimum qualifications (applicants must meet one of the following):

• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
• Six months of general experience demonstrating ability to learn the duties of a Nursing Assistant; OR
• One year of education above high school with relevant coursework; OR
• Completion of an intensive, specialized occupation-related training program of less than one year.

Preferred/grade-specific qualifications:

• GS-03 (Entry): Meets the basic requirements listed above.
• GS-04: One year of specialized experience as a Nursing Assistant (or related medical role) OR two years of post-secondary education with relevant coursework. Must demonstrate KSAs listed below.
• GS-05: One year of progressively responsible experience equivalent to GS-04 OR a bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in health-related coursework. Must demonstrate professional KSAs.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to provide a range of nursing care for patients/residents with physical and/or behavioral needs.
• Ability to observe and report changes in condition promptly.
• Proficiency using common patient-care equipment and supplies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with patients, families and clinical team members.
• Capacity to serve as a clinical preceptor and assess practical skill development.

Additional requirements:

• Nursing Assistants in direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by applicable federal statutes.
• Physical requirements: refer to applicable departmental guidance (e.g., Employee Occupational Health standards).

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $48,489 — $79,168 per year (range provided by the hiring organization).
• Intermittent staffing model (hours vary; schedule determined by unit needs).
• Benefits and additional pay elements depend on the hiring grade (GS-03 through GS-05) and appointment type. Specific benefit eligibility will be communicated by the hiring organization.

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Location & Schedule

• Location: Mather AFB, California (on-site). This position is not listed as remote.
• Schedule: Intermittent — hours and shifts vary based on clinical needs. Candidates should be available for flexible scheduling.

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Legal & Compliance Notes

• U.S. Citizenship is a requirement for this role as specified by the hiring organization; this is a bona fide requirement for the position.
• Careertakes and Confidential Client comply with federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please raise accommodation needs during the process.
• Pay transparency: the posted salary range is provided above in accordance with applicable state law.

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Why Apply via Careertakes

• Careertakes vets and shares multiple matched opportunities — applying here can give you access to this role plus other relevant openings in Healthcare & Nursing.
• We support a streamlined, compliant hiring experience and connect candidates directly with the hiring organization (Confidential Client).

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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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