Health Aid (TEMPORARY) US Department of Veterans Affairs Sheridan

Short Description :

Increasing skills in performing a variety of tasks VA may offer newlyappointed Federal employees credit for their jobrelated nonfederal experience or active duty uniformed military service Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and ,…

Full Description :

Duties Summary

The Sheridan VA Healthcare System is currently recruiting for several individuals to join our team as Health Aids. These positions are located at the Sheridan Medical Center.

Responsibilities

The Health Aid is responsible for performing selected Veteran transports to different areas including but not limited to X-ray, CT Scan, MRI, Prosthetics, Sonography and other related areas. The Health aid is expected to develop and demonstrate increasing skills in performing a variety of tasks.
Duties of the position include and are not limited to:

• Provides holistic in-patient care to Veterans in a manner conducive to the comfort and safety of those in the facility hospital units, living centers and/or household
• Protect, sustain, and nurture the resident by providing assistance as needed with activities of daily living, and with other needs as required in accordance with established policies and procedures to assure that the highest degree of resident's quality of life and care is maintained
• Works independently and or as a part of the team.
• Able to determine the differences of both physical and psychological effects of aging and/or physical/mental impairments
• Uses and follows proper hand hygiene, universal precautions and general infection control principles
• Educates, role models, and assists inpatients/residents and families in adhering to infection control principles throughout the facility
• Maintains general cleanliness of the healthcare environment
• Distributes canteen books and incidentals
• Incumbent carries records, reports, laboratory specimens, x-rays, prosthetic equipment and patient prescriptions to designated areas
• Performs a range of clinical support duties, which include taking, recording vital signs and reporting deviations to the RN or Provider
• Observe and report changes in patient's physical condition, pain levels, and/or behavioral changes
• Recognizes and institutes appropriate action in emergency situations such as performing CPR, Heimlich maneuver for choking, seizure precautions and safety during seizures, and emergency first aid
• Establishes and promotes effective working relationships with other employees on the treatment team
• Respects patients' rights,e.g. maintains privacy, confidentiality, and self-determination
• Obtains equipment and supplies and assists the RN and/or medical provider(s) when he/she performs procedures when appropriate and within skills and knowledge
• Wears VA name badge above waist at all times
• Maintains safe and sanitary environment for patients, staff and visitors
• Other related tasks as assigned

Work Schedule: will be 8:00 am to 4:30 pm OR 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Health Aid (TEMPORARY)/ 99917-A
Physical Requirements: Duties require extensive periods of standing and walking. Working with residents requires regular and recurring bending, lifting (not to exceed 35 pounds), reaching, carrying, stooping, stretching and similar activities. Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

None

• Job family (Series)

  0640 Health Aid And Technician

• Requirements

  Requirements Conditions of Employment
  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
  • Subject to a background/suitability investigation
  • Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
  • May serve a probationary period
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
  Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
  GS-03 grade level: Six months of generalized experience and one year above high school education with courses of study including medical, health or related fields. General experience is any type of work that demonstrates the applicant ability to perform the work of the position OR experience that provided a familiarity with the health aid occupation.
  Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education

  Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
  If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

  Additional information

  The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.
  Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
  This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
  If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

  How You Will Be Evaluated

  You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

  IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be accessed in the order in which the applications were received and select any qualified applicant in that order.
  

  Background checks and security clearance Security clearance

  Other

  Drug test required

  Yes

  Position sensitivity and risk

  Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

  Trust determination process

• Required Documents

  Required Documents

  Documents Accepted:
  

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript
  
  Documents Required:
  • Resume
  
  Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
  Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
  Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• Benefits

  Benefits

  A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

  Review our benefits

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Help This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (COVID-19VA 002) in-accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and 5 CFR 337.205(b)(1)-(4).

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