Nursing Assistant (Rehabilitation)
The Nursing Assistant (Rehabilitation) role at Confidential Client involves providing comprehensive patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. Responsibilities include assisting patients with physical and behavioral health needs, performing diagnostic and treatment procedures, communicating effectively with patients and healthcare teams, and mentoring new nursing assistants. This position requires proficiency in therapeutic communication, emergency response, and the use of medical equipment to support patient recovery in various care settings.
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.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking a Nursing Assistant (Rehabilitation) to join its rehabilitation care team in Palo Alto, CA. In this role you will provide hands-on patient care under the direction of licensed nursing staff, support recovery plans, and assist with routine clinical tasks in inpatient, outpatient, or long‑term care rehabilitation settings.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care activities (bathing, dressing, mobility assistance, toileting).
- Monitor and report changes in patients’ physical and emotional status to nurses and supervisors.
- Assist with basic diagnostic and treatment procedures (blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, bladder scans, continuous passive motion device use).
- Support implementation of individualized care plans and document observations accurately.
- Assist licensed staff with transfers, ambulation, range-of-motion exercises, and ADLs.
- Participate in patient and family communication; reinforce care instructions as directed.
- Serve as a peer mentor/preceptor to new Nursing Assistants when assigned.
- Recognize and respond to emergent situations (basic life support, bleeding control, behavioral crises) and escalate as needed.
Who We’re Looking For
Minimum qualifications and eligibility:
- Must meet federal citizenship requirement where applicable (U.S. citizenship may be required for certain Confidential Client roles).
- Entry-level (GS-03) candidates: six months general experience OR one year of post‑secondary education OR completion of a NA training program < 1 year.
- GS-04 candidates: one year specialized NA experience or equivalent education (2 years above high school with relevant coursework).
- GS-05 (full performance): one year experience equivalent to GS-04 OR related bachelor’s degree with healthcare coursework.
- Demonstrated ability to acquire and apply patient care skills; strong therapeutic communication.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English as required for direct patient care positions.
- Ability to use basic clinical equipment and follow infection control and safety procedures.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and meet applicable occupational health requirements.
Preferred/valuable skills:
- Experience in rehabilitation, acute care, or long‑term care settings.
- Familiarity with blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, and mobility devices.
- Prior experience assisting with patient education and serving as a preceptor.
Employment Details
- Location: Palo Alto, CA (on‑site)
- Employment type: Full time — Contractor (as listed)
- Pay range: $48,489 — $79,168 per year (range provided by Confidential Client)
- Grade/levels: Hiring range GS‑03 to GS‑05 (entry to full performance)
- Physical/occupational health requirements apply per Confidential Client policy
This role will follow Confidential Client’s hiring policies and applicable federal and California employment laws. Certain positions may require U.S. citizenship and medical/occupational health clearances consistent with regulatory and funding requirements.
Why Join
- Work on a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team helping patients regain independence.
- Structured progression from entry-level (GS-03) to full‑performance (GS-05) with training and mentorship opportunities.
- Competitive pay range for the Palo Alto market and benefits available per Confidential Client policies.
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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