Community Living Center Nursing Assistant

West Palm Beach, FL · full time · Entry

$37,148 – $60,652

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 29, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This is an entry-level nursing assistant role in a Veterans Affairs Community Living Center serving rehabilitation, long-term, and palliative care residents. The position suits compassionate healthcare workers who are comfortable with hands-on patient care, medical equipment, and working within a structured clinical team in a federal healthcare setting.

Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

Ability to provide compassionate care to geriatric and palliative care residents
Ability to observe and report on patient physical and emotional status
Ability to perform personal hygiene and comfort care tasks
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff
Ability to maintain therapeutic relationships with respect for human dignity
Proficiency with patient care equipment such as oxygen delivery systems and glucose monitors
Ability to follow infection control and safety procedures

Nice to have

Certified Nursing Assistant credential
Long-term or short-term rehabilitation experience
Prior experience in a medical field