Nursing Assistant - Community Living Center
The Nursing Assistant at Confidential Client provides essential nursing care to patients and residents in community living, outpatient, and long-term care settings. This role involves assisting licensed nursing staff with physical and behavioral patient needs, performing diagnostic and treatment procedures, and serving as a mentor to new assistants. The position requires close supervision and effective communication within an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.
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What You’ll Do
This Confidential Client is seeking reliable, compassionate Nursing Assistants to join a Community Living Center team in Tacoma, WA. You will provide hands-on patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, support daily living activities, monitor resident status, and contribute to a safe, respectful, person-centered environment.
- Provide direct patient/resident care (bathing, feeding, mobility assistance, toileting).
- Take and record vital signs, intake/output, and other routine observations.
- Assist with specimen collection and basic diagnostic devices (blood glucose monitoring, bladder scan, continuous passive motion devices) per training and protocols.
- Report changes in physical or emotional status to nursing supervisors in a timely manner.
- Support implementation and documentation of aspects of the nurse care plan.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.
- Assist with safe patient transfers and use of equipment according to training and safe-practice guidelines.
- Participate in orientation and on-the-job training; may serve as a preceptor at higher grades.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements (applicant must meet one of the pathways below):
- U.S. citizenship required (per client policy).
- English language proficiency sufficient for job duties.
- Six months of general work experience demonstrating ability to learn nursing assistant skills; OR one year of post-high-school education with courses related to the NA role; OR completion of an intensive occupation-related training program less than one year.
- Demonstrated ability to safely perform basic nursing and technical tasks, follow supervision, and communicate clearly with staff and residents.
Grade-based (development and advancement) expectations:
- GS-3 (Entry): Entry-level NA functioning under close supervision; no experience beyond basic requirements.
- GS-4 (Intermediate): One year of specialized NA experience or related medical experience, or 2 years of post-high-school education with relevant coursework. Must demonstrate KSAs such as therapeutic communication and use of basic diagnostic/treatment devices.
- GS-5 (Full Performance): One year of progressively responsible experience equivalent to GS-4, or a bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours related to healthcare. Full scope patient care, precepting responsibilities, and ability to manage more complex resident needs.
Legal and safety requirements:
- Ability to safely perform required duties; client will provide reasonable accommodations as required by law.
- Background checks, credential verification, and any required immunizations or trainings must be completed before hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 1 year experience working in a nursing home or long-term care setting.
- Experience with therapeutic communication, dementia care, or behavioral health support.
- Prior use of basic monitoring equipment (glucose meters, bladder scans).
- Demonstrated teamwork, reliability, and ability to follow care plans.
Compensation & Schedule
- Estimated pay: $42,127 - $68,781 per year (range provided by Confidential Client).
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Typical assignments may include outpatient care, community living care, long-term/acute/sub-acute care settings. Shift details will be provided by the client during the hiring process.
Why Join
- Work with a multidisciplinary care team focused on veteran-centered (or resident-centered) care.
- Opportunities for development and progression across GS-3 to GS-5 levels depending on experience and education.
- Access to ongoing training, mentorship, and potential for clinical skill growth.
Location & Work Authorization
- Job location: Tacoma, WA (on-site).
- U.S. citizenship required per client policy. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States as required by the Confidential Client.
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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