VA
$38,547 – $62,936
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This VA position provides hands-on care to elderly and chronically ill veterans in long-term care settings, including assistance with personal hygiene, mobility, medical procedures, and emotional support. It suits people seeking entry to mid-level healthcare work with a federal employer that offers structured career progression, benefits like childcare subsidies, and parental leave.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
Required
- U.S. citizenship or ability to be appointed when citizens unavailable
- Proficiency in basic written and spoken English
- Six months of general healthcare experience, OR one year of education above high school in nursing-related field, OR completion of specialized NA training program
- Physical ability to walk, stand, bend, lift, and transfer patients
- Annual TB screening and health requirements
Nice to have
- VA experience
- Long-term care experience
- Nursing assistant experience
- Two years of post-secondary education in nursing or healthcare (for GS-4 consideration)
- Four-year degree with 24+ semester hours in healthcare (for GS-5 consideration)