Nursing Assistant - Community Living Center (CLC)

Veterans Affairs; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health agency in Leeds is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Community Living Center (CLC). This full-time role requires providing daily nursing care to veterans, effective communication, and maintaining a safe environment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have relevant experience or training. Competitive benefits including paid time off and healthcare are offered.

Benefits

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days annually

Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks

Child Care Subsidy: Up to 25% of costs

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen; non-citizens under specific circumstances.
• Experience or education related to nursing care.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing-care activities while assigned to the CLC.
• Provide activities of daily living and documentation.
• Escort Veterans safely on and off station.

Skills

General nursing care

Effective communication

Knowledge of infection control

Education

Education in nursing-related fields

Job description

Nursing Assistant - Community Living Center (CLC)

Apply for the Nursing Assistant - Community Living Center (CLC) role at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Pay Range

US Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range: $43,209.00/yr – $70,538.00/yr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

Summary

These Nursing Assistant positions are within the Community Living Center (CLC) of the Nursing – Operations section at VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System in Leeds, MA.

Qualifications

• Applicants pending completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
• United States Citizenship: Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Experience or Education or Training:
  • Six months of general experience with the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills to perform the work of a NA.
  • OR One year of education above high school with courses related to the NA occupation.
  • OR Completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation‑related training course or program of less than one year may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS‑3.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 – Part II – Chapter 3 – Section A – Paragraph 3j.
• Grade Requirements: Creditable Experience, Knowledge of Current Practice, Part‑Time Experience, Grade Determinations (GS‑3, GS‑4, GS‑5).

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship; non‑citizens only under specific circumstances.
• Education, training, or experience in nursing‑related fields.
• Proof of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) as outlined in the qualifications section.

Physical Requirements

• Varying periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Bending, stooping, lifting, kneeling, pushing wheelchairs, geri‑chairs, litters, and similar activities.
• May be required to perform CPR or psychiatric intervention at a unit‑specific level.

Duties

• Perform a range of nursing‑care activities while assigned to the CLC.
• Provide activities of daily living and documentation.
• Escort Veterans/residents safely on and off station.
• Follow standard precautions and infection‑control protocols.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic health‑care provider skills.
• Provide 1:1 or safety sitter nursing care to Veterans/residents requiring restraints or special observation.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for Veterans/residents, staff, significant others, and visitors.
• Assist with comprehensive physical care, motivational support, assessment of data reflective of veteran status, and interpretation of information.
• Communicate effectively with patients/residents, families, and other health professionals.
• Identify changes in resident condition and report in a timely manner; initiate appropriate action under guidance.
• Report directly to the Nurse Manager of the assigned unit.
• Support the Medical Center and Service missions by meeting the needs of customers while upholding VA Core Values ("I CARE").

Compensation and Benefits

• Work Schedule: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm with rotation.
• Paid Time Off: 37‑50 days of annual paid time off per year (including annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays).
• Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment.
• Child Care Subsidy: Eligible for up to 25% of childcare costs for families below $144,000 income, after 60 days of employment.
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contribution by VA Insurance.
• Health and dental insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care, and many federal insurance programs available during and after employment.
• Telework: Not available; Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Seniority Level

Entry level.

Employment Type

Full‑time.

Job Function

Health Care Provider.

Industry

Government Administration.