Health Aid

Description:

The Health Aid position is assigned to Nutrition, Hospitality, and Food Service (NHFS), Phoenix VA Health Care System, VISN 22 -Southwest Health Care Network, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, in Phoenix, AZ.

1 vacancy is located at 32nd St VA Clinic in Phoenix, AZ
5 vacancies are located at Carl T Hayden, 650 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ

Requirements:

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. The English Language proficiency statement appears as on the Assessment Questionnaire.

AND

General Experience: GS-3: having six (6) months of general experience? General Experience is any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position of a Health Technician. Six (6) months of general experience may include: (1) any type of work that demonstrates the 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.

OR

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Successfully completed one (1) year above high school with course(s) that are related to the occupation of Health Technician or included study in medical, health, or related fields. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)

OR

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet the total experience requirement of the GS-3 level. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)


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

• Communication
• Customer Service
• Interpersonal Skills
• Technical Competence
• Technology Application

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: The work is physically demanding, requiring extensive periods of walking, sitting, regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, pushing, pulling, reaching, carrying supplies, and similar activities. Other demands include lifting and/or pushing equipment (e.g. stretchers, wheelchairs, etc.) The use of good body mechanics is expected. Work is strenuous at least 50% of the time. Must be able to hear and respond to overhead calls. Incumbent will be caring for patients who may be uncooperative and combative due to physical or emotional stress. He/she must have the ability to function under pressure/stress typically associated with daily duties.


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/ .