Nursing Assistant - Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC)

Benefits

Parental leave

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Non-birth-parent leave

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Family-building benefits

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Mental health support

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Relocation assistance

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Childcare support

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Learning budget

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Salary

$35K-$57K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$81,444 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+6.9% - Faster than average

43% below the BLS role benchmark for healthcare aggregate.

Matched to SOC 29-1141 - Healthcare aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Healthcare From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

Shift type

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Weekend work

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Application

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Assessment

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Deadline

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Where they hire

Hires in: NY From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Nursing Assistant - Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) Batavia, New York Summary The Western New York VA Healthcare System is seeking highly qualified full-time Nursing Assistants to serve as members of the Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) Team located at the Batavia VA Medical Center in Batavia, New York. This is an Open and Continuous Announcement and will remain open until July 10, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. Duties The duties include, but are not limited to: Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for veterans refers deviation to appropriate health care staff. Provides direct care for complex veterans. Makes observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, i.e. behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc. and takes action accordingly within the NA's assigned role. Documents care given, observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms. Responds appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personal. Administers complete tracheostomy care, including suctioning. Monitors and documents patient intake and output reports deviations timely and accurately. Performs nursing procedures within scope of practice and according to policies and standard procedures to care for the veteran for such procedures but not limited to: enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, skin care simple dressing, application of braces and prosthetic devices. Works on small group activities with veterans/residents according to the patients/resident treatment plan. Recognizes the residents' autonomy and promotes independence by means of respect, limit setting and individualized treatment. Actively participates in Treatment Planning Meetings. Utilizes equipment

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