VA
$36,993 – $60,399
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role provides direct patient care to individuals with spinal cord injuries and those in rehabilitation settings within a Veterans Affairs facility. The position suits candidates with healthcare experience or education who are comfortable with hands-on caregiving, medical equipment use, and working evening and rotating shifts.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- One year of education above high school with courses related to nursing assistant occupation, or completion of a specialized nursing assistant training program
- Heavy lifting capacity (45 lbs and over)
- Ability to observe and report on patient physical and emotional status
- Assist with full range of nursing care under direction of RN or LPN/LVN
- Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
- Communication with patients, families, and healthcare team
- Maintain clean and safe patient environment
Nice to have
- One year of specialized experience as a nursing assistant or in related medical field
- Two years of education above high school in nursing or healthcare
- Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in health care