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Join Our Team as a Nursing Assistant with the Veteran Affairs Greater Los Angeles Health Care System

Are you passionate about providing compassionate care to those who have served our country? We are seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to join our team and provide essential care to veterans at multiple VA facilities across the Greater Los Angeles area. In this vital role, you'll work alongside a team of healthcare professionals to ensure the well-being of our veterans while advancing your career in the healthcare field.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Nursing Assistant , your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborative Care : Work as an integral member of the nursing team, providing routine nursing care and personal services to patients across various wards, ensuring compassionate and high-quality care.
• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) : Assist veterans with daily activities such as feeding, bathing, grooming, lifting, turning, and offering oral, nail, and hair hygiene care.
• Patient Documentation : Accurately document patient care activities in clinical records, ensuring detailed and up-to-date reports.
• Observation & Reporting : Monitor patients' physical and emotional conditions and provide timely updates to the clinical team to ensure the best possible care.
• Diagnostic Support : Take vital signs, perform neurological checks, collect specimens, and prepare patients for tests, exams, treatments, and surgeries.
• Treatment Procedures : Administer treatments such as changing dressings, providing colostomy and tracheotomy care, and managing patients under isolation or continuous observation.
• Patient Safety : Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment, ensuring the comfort and safety of patients.
• Emergency Response : Recognize emergency situations (e.g., cardiopulmonary arrest, seizures) and respond promptly and appropriately.
• Patient Transport : Accompany patients on diagnostic or therapeutic trips, making decisions within the CNA scope.
• Crisis Management : Provide emergency measures to manage disruptive or violent behavior when necessary.
• Support to RNs and LVNs : Assist Registered Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses in the delivery of patient care, following established protocols.
• Patient Rights & Dignity : Respect patient privacy and dignity, always advocating for the rights of the individuals in your care.
• Professional Conduct : Demonstrate consistent professionalism, courtesy, and helpfulness in all interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education : High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification : Completion of an accredited CNA program in California or equivalent. Current CNA certification by the California Department of Consumer Affairs.
• Experience : Minimum of 1 year of experience in acute or long-term care settings.
• Certification : Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Physical Requirements : Ability to stand, walk, lift, and bend for extended periods, and lift up to 40 lbs. (carry up to 10 ft).
• Language Skills : Proficiency in English (understanding, speaking, reading, and writing).
• Emergency Response : Ability to recognize and respond promptly to emergency patient care situations.
• Flexibility : Availability to work various shifts, Monday through Sunday.
• Work Authorization : Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship.

Why Join Us?

This is an incredible opportunity to serve the veterans who have served our country. As part of our team, you'll gain invaluable experience in a healthcare setting, contribute to meaningful care, and be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing exceptional care to those who have sacrificed so much for our nation.

If you're looking for a rewarding career with a chance to make a real difference, we encourage you to apply today!

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