Nursing Assistant (Long-Term Care)

Quick Facts

• Role: Nursing Assistant (Community Living Center / Long-Term Care)

• Supervision: Registered Nurse

• Schedule: 8- and 12-hour day tours with weekend and holiday requirements

Description

Provide direct care to patients, families, and staff in a long-term care setting. Assist with patient activities, monitor and report changes in condition, and support nursing care plans under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Maintain a safe, clean, therapeutic environment and communicate in a HIPAA-compliant manner.

Responsibilities

• Support patient activities and provide direct assistance with care

• Observe patient/resident physical and emotional status; report deviations to the Registered Nurse

• Operate and use clinical equipment (e.g., vital sign machines, EKG-related support, bladder scans)

• Perform procedures such as venipuncture, finger sticks, and wound dressing tasks

• Monitor and chart patient status; report abnormal findings

• Collect and transport specimens for laboratory testing

• Clean, store, and maintain equipment; submit work orders for broken equipment

• Ensure hazardous items checks of the unit, patients, and belongings

• Communicate with patients, families, and health professionals while complying with HIPAA

• Transport patients to other hospital areas and return them to the unit

• Maintain customer-service culture with respect and civility

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days annual paid time off per year (including leave, sick leave, and paid Federal holidays)

• Parental leave: Up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months of employment

• Child care subsidy: After 60 days, eligible employees may receive up to 25% of eligible childcare costs (income-based)

• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) up to 5% employer contribution

• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care options

• Eligibility for benefits depends on position type