Health Aid

This position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Tomah (VISN 12) VA Medical Center (VAMC), Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) in Tomah, WI. The primary purpose of this position is to perform, patient transport services through the facility.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

NOTE: This is a part-time position (20 hours/week). The salary listed represents full-time employment and will be pro-rated based on the actual number of hours worked each pay-period. Likewise, benefits and time-off accrual will also be prorated and based on your part-time work schedule.

The primary purpose of this position is to deliver a broad array of health care services throughout the medical center and it's various locations that provide patient care, i.e., living centers, etc. duties will include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Transports patients by stretcher, wheelchair, gurney and/or accompany the ambulatory patients who need assistance to areas within the Medical Center.
• Recognizes and reports significant changes in patients that are being transported.
• Prioritizes various transports based on patient care needs and logistics, including patient condition, treatment, modality, mode of transport and scheduling.
• Collects and delivers all specimens, labs, x-rays, charts and all medical related materials and equipment throughout the Medical Center and OHSU.
• Provides a full range of services to VA staff in caring for expired patients which includes preparing and transferring the body, as well as transporting to the morgue.
• Provides orientation and basic information to new Veterans and families about neighborhood routines, activity schedules, and resources.
• Assists with eating and drinking.
• Plans, organize and conduct diversional activities at all times including weekends, holidays, evenings, and nights as appropriate.
• Provides general clerical/administrative support coordination work for the unit.
• Performs a variety of receptionists, record keeping, and miscellaneous duties.
• Receives visitors, answers the telephone, and refers calls to appropriate staff or records messages.
• Facilitates bedside leisure activities such as reading, puzzles, or arts and crafts when group participation is not possible.
• Communicates in a tactful and courteous manner with a wide variety of individuals with varying levels of understanding.
• Utilizes software to produce specific printouts.
• Uses word processing software to produce a variety of documents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with the VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.

Work Schedule: Part time: Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position.

AND

To qualify at the Health Aid GS-2 level, applicants must meet at least one (1) of the following minimum qualification requirements:

A. A least Three months of general experience in (1) Any type of work that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. (Refer to the duties section of this announcement for detailed related general experience information)
OR
B. Successfully completed high school or the equivalent. NOTE: Education cannot be credited without documentation. Provide documentation/proof that you have met the applicable educational provision, i.e., Transcript, or statement from the institution's registrar or appropriate official, or the equivalent, i.e., copy of diploma, GED certification, etc.

You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:

• Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership
• Listening
• Manages and Organizes Information

IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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.

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; religious; 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.

Physical Requirements: Work includes walking, standing, lifting, pushing, stooping, reaching, sitting, bending. Practice proper body mechanics.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.