WDVA Nursing Assistant Certified, Full-Time Perm (Swing), Spokane Veterans Home

About the role

We are seeking a Nursing Assistant Certified to provide essential quality of life care for Veterans at the Spokane Veterans Home. The position is full-time and permanent, with a 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM work schedule on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays.

Responsibilities

• Aid residents with positioning, transfers, and ambulation while ensuring a safe and secure environment.
• Respond to call lights, handle emergencies, and follow facility codes.
• Record care, vital signs, and observations accurately.
• Assist residents with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene.
• Support residents with therapies and treatments under the guidance of licensed personnel.
• Perform basic nursing procedures as directed.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Washington State Nursing Assistant Certification.
• Active OBRA check.
• Proficient in English, able to read, write, and speak English.
• High School diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of relevant experience in health care settings or direct patient care.
• Ability to perform data entry, maintain confidentiality, and provide a positive living environment.

Preferred/Desired

• Accurate methods and practices to assist residents with activities of daily care, personal hygiene, sanitation methods, record keeping, reporting changes, infection control procedures, and residents' rights.

Special Requirements

• Pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check every two years.
• Comply with annual Tuberculin Screening.
• Maintain a valid practical nursing license.
• Complete required training and orientation.
• Follow DVA policies and procedures.
• Have a valid unrestricted driver's license and be insured for state business.
• Sign the confidentiality statement.