VA
$36,464 – $65,185
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 hospital role provides direct patient care on medical-surgical and telemetry units, including bathing, feeding, toileting, vital signs, and assistance with medical procedures under nurse supervision. It suits someone with basic healthcare training or experience who can work three 12-hour night shifts weekly and handle physically demanding patient support tasks.
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
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Six months general experience in patient care, OR one year of post-secondary education in nursing-related field, OR completion of specialized NA training program
- Ability to work three 12-hour shifts weekly (7:30 PM–8:00 AM) with rotating weekends and holidays
- Physical ability to perform direct patient care tasks
Nice to have
- Experience with patients of different ages and multiple chronic conditions
- Inpatient care setting experience
- Long-term care or geriatric experience
- Geriatric psychiatry experience