Nursing Assistant- Home Health Aide

1 month ago

Iowa City, Iowa, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

The Iowa City VA Health Care System is currently recruiting for a full-time Nursing Assistant to work in Rehabilitation & Extended Care Home Health. Completed work is under the general supervision of a registered nurse or provider. Individuals are expected to have a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures.



Duties

A recruitment incentive of up to $4,000 (pre-taxed) has been authorized for eligible, highly qualified applicants. Please contact the HR specialist for specific requirements. Recruitment incentives may be authorized to part-time or full-time individuals in their first appointment as a Federal employee or to a newly appointed former Federal employee with at least a 90-day break in service (possible exceptions). Relocation incentives may be authorized to federal employees who must change worksites and physically relocate to a different geographic area within VISN 23.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until 08/01/2024. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 07/22/2024. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

The Home Health Nursing Assistant will be going into the homes of veterans and assisting with care, bathing, dressing, grooming light housekeeping, light meal prep.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Provides aid to Veteran's personal hygiene habits by helping with showers, baths, grooming, and dressing assistance in the home setting.
  • Provides assistance of simple/light housekeeping tasks and simple/light meal preparation for Veterans who are otherwise unable to perform, or require assistance in performing, those activities of daily living. May be required to dust, vacuum, sweep, straighten, wash dishes, clean the bathroom and kitchen, do laundry, meal preparation, dispose of trash, and change linen as needed.
  • Uses cleaning materials and methods that are acceptable to and approved by the Veteran and their family/caregiver. For example the use of standard equipment such as brooms, mops, dusters, and/or vacuum cleaners
  • Organizes cleaning materials and equipment by placing them in one closet. Does not leave cleaning equipment around the home. Stores cleaning materials away from food, food preparation utensils, and food preparation areas. Keeps them out of reach of children and confused clients.
  • Incumbent operates a government vehicle as an essential function of the job and could be required to transport patients in a government vehicle, even one time per year. The incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid state driver's license and to successfully complete a driving physical.
  • Maintains Veteran stability in the home by checking vital signs and weight and reporting abnormal findings to RN case manager.
  • Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
  • Documents care provided to Veterans in CPRS. Reports any abnormal findings or deviation in care to RN case manager.
  • Protects organization's value by keeping Veteran information confidential.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; maintaining licensure.
  • Performs range of motion exercises per Rehab Therapist's instructions in the home setting.
  • Independently completes mandatory reviews/annual training as needed.
Work Schedule: Full-time: Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

Work Location: Iowa City Federal Building. A CBOC location may be an option pending space availability

Telework: Not authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Recruitment Incentive/Relocation: Authorized

Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP): This occupational series may be eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). Participants must sign a service agreement and maintain an acceptable level of performance to remain eligible for this program.

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

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