This position is with the Environmental Management Services of Facilities Management Services at Orlando VA Medical Center. Employee provides non-technical services to patients and in support of direct patient care activities at the ward level. Performs simple tasks of a repetitive nature that have an effect on the comfort and wellbeing of hospitalized patients. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/24/2025. This occupational series has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) which is a minimum qualification requirement. To be considered for the position, you must ensure that the experience is reflected in your resume and/or if applicable, transcripts must be uploaded to support education requirement or substitution. Education: Successful completion of 1 (one) year of study above high school that included study in medical health, or related fields. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: General Experience: You must have one year of general experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-2 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of general experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Strip linens from bed and clean discharged patients units; Prepare beds of discharged patients with clean linen; Provide escort services for discharged patients; Clean wards rolling stock such as stretchers, IV poles wheelchairs, scales, commode chairs, and other so designated items; Wipe down medical clerk area and nursing desks; Arrange patient personal clothing laundry service. 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/. ["Major Duties: Strip linens from bed and clean discharged patients units which include cleaning all parts of the bed and mattress, over bed table, beside stand, patient chair, patient locker, over bed light, spot washing walls, and other requirements necessary to prepare a clean unit for a patient. Prepare beds of discharged patients with clean linen. Provide escort services for discharged patients. Provide escort services for discharged patients. Remove trash, at designated times, from patient rooms during the evening tour and take it to the soiled utility area. Clean wards rolling stock such as stretchers, IV poles wheelchairs, scales, commode chairs, and other so designated items. All items will be tagged and dated after cleaning. Wipe down medical clerk area and nursing desks as needed. Arrange patient personal clothing laundry service which includes retrieving the laundry from the locker, washing and drying the laundry, folding and hanging the laundry and returning it to the locker. Perform other similar duties of a simple nature associated with services to the patient and patients' immediate environment. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Aid/PD02197A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized"]
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.