What are the responsibilities and job description for the WDVA Nursing Assistant Certified, Evening Shift, Full-Time - Non-Permanent, Washington Soldiers Home position at State of Washington?
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Nursing Assistant CertifiedEvening ShiftFull-Time - Non-Permanent Washington Soldiers HomeWhat a great opportunity to get your foot in the door as a state employee! This opportunity to apply for our full-time, swing shift Nursing Assistant Certified position at the historic Washington Soldiers Home in Orting, Washington, may not last long! Apply today!Please Note: The expected shift for this position is 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, with every Monday and Tuesday off. *This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.*Position(s) at this location will also receive 5% Premium Pay for 24/7 facilities. Employees must physically work at the facility 3 days per workweek to qualify. The 5% Premium Pay is in effect until June 29th, 2025 At the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.” As a national leader in our advocacy for more than 500,000 Veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families. As a Nursing Assistant Certified, you'll assist in the delivery of nursing and nursing related care to vulnerable veterans in need of skilled nursing care. You'll have the ability to lend direction and a caring attitude to your patients. Bring a smile and your vital knowledge to everyone, every day. Connect with your goals and change lives by applying now!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Some of what you'll do: Assist residents with positioning, transferring and ambulation; ensure a safe and secure work environment, including preventative infection control methods.Travel aide as needed.Respond to call lights, internal and external emergencies, and facility codes.Record care, vital signs and observations.Assist residents with personal clothing, belongings and equipment; bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, etc.Assist with therapies and treatment under the direction of licensed personnel; motion exercises as needed.Accurately obtain and record vital signs and other resident data; document intake/output records.Perform basic nursing procedures such as applying anti-embolism stockings, applying creams or lotions, collecting specimens, etc.And more!
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Check out this awesome video here to see what it is like to work for the WDVA! Application Process: Top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below. Please include the following documents with your application: 1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications. 2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers. Other Information: This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion EmployerHere at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or Veteran status.We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service. You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.
Nursing Assistant CertifiedEvening ShiftFull-Time - Non-Permanent Washington Soldiers HomeWhat a great opportunity to get your foot in the door as a state employee! This opportunity to apply for our full-time, swing shift Nursing Assistant Certified position at the historic Washington Soldiers Home in Orting, Washington, may not last long! Apply today!Please Note: The expected shift for this position is 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, with every Monday and Tuesday off. *This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.*Position(s) at this location will also receive 5% Premium Pay for 24/7 facilities. Employees must physically work at the facility 3 days per workweek to qualify. The 5% Premium Pay is in effect until June 29th, 2025 At the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.” As a national leader in our advocacy for more than 500,000 Veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families. As a Nursing Assistant Certified, you'll assist in the delivery of nursing and nursing related care to vulnerable veterans in need of skilled nursing care. You'll have the ability to lend direction and a caring attitude to your patients. Bring a smile and your vital knowledge to everyone, every day. Connect with your goals and change lives by applying now!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Some of what you'll do: Assist residents with positioning, transferring and ambulation; ensure a safe and secure work environment, including preventative infection control methods.Travel aide as needed.Respond to call lights, internal and external emergencies, and facility codes.Record care, vital signs and observations.Assist residents with personal clothing, belongings and equipment; bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, etc.Assist with therapies and treatment under the direction of licensed personnel; motion exercises as needed.Accurately obtain and record vital signs and other resident data; document intake/output records.Perform basic nursing procedures such as applying anti-embolism stockings, applying creams or lotions, collecting specimens, etc.And more!
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Check out this awesome video here to see what it is like to work for the WDVA! Application Process: Top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below. Please include the following documents with your application: 1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications. 2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers. Other Information: This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion EmployerHere at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or Veteran status.We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service. You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.
