This announcement is being used to fill positions as a patient escort on a part time temporary basis while applicants work towards their nursing assistant requirements. Within 6 months of appointment the applicant will have completed a nursing assistant program and upon successful completion will be converted into the Nursing Assistant occupation on a permanent appointment.

Duties

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Responsible for the safe and efficient movement of Veterans, either alone or with an nursing staff member as needed. Receives requests and complies with excellent customer service and phone etiquette. Responds to requests to procure supplies, equipment, etc. from and for various areas of the facility, as requested by supervisor. Assists with lifting & moving patients between rooms or wards using Safe Patient Handling equipment. Assists with CLC related therapeutic recreation by transporting Veterans and assisting with maintaining safety of Veterans during program. Maintains safety of Veterans in the Red Vest program by following red vest SOP. Assists with Rehabilitation activities through patient transport and equipment assembly and delivery. Maintains competencies and is able to assist with physical management of disruptive behavior in mental health or other areas of the facility. Provides and transports equipment as available. Disinfects / wipes down equipment with approved cleaning product prior to and after each patient transport. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 20 hours per week as needed for program completion Monday - Friday. May work weekends and off tours of duty. Position Description Title/PD#: Escort - NA Training Program/PD91459-T Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Telework: Not authorized Virtual Position: This is not a virtual position Bargaining Unit: Yes

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/15/2024. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Physical Strength and Agility Conscientiousness Customer Service Oral Communication 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Ability to be on feet for the majority of the day. Will be required to stand and walk up to 10hours a day throughout the facility. Will be required to climb and descend stairs to reach certain destinations. Must have no lifting restrictions. Will be required to push and pull wheelchairs and other equipment weighing up to 400 pounds. Will be required to push and pull beds and equipment, with assistance, weighing up to 1000 pounds. Will be required to transport supplies weighing up to 20 pounds. Will be required to transport patient belongings and miscellaneous equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. Will be required to transport patients and items up and down an incline of 1 inch per foot. Will be required to have bilateral motor coordination to handle patients and equipment. Will be required to assist with physical management of disruptive behavior in patients. Working Conditions: Work will be performed on the grounds of the VA Health System, primarily within the facility. Main duties include lifting and positioning patients, assisting with disruptive behavior patients in a clinical setting, transporting and moving patients, and cleaning reusable medical equipment. Pushing and pulling hospital equipment, walking distances, taking stairs, and answering cell phone will be daily occurrences. Retrieving equipment from around the hospital and grounds, and delivering equipment to various areas is expected. Assisting clinical staff with obtaining equipment and other patient support items will be needed. Work is in a Medical Center setting and involves possible exposure to contagious disease which will require appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as identified.

Education

Education cannot be substituted at this level.

Contacts

• Address Chillicothe VA Medical Center 17273 State Route 104 Chillicothe, OH 45601 US
• Name: Frances Walker
• Phone: 734-934-0777
• Email: [email protected]