Total 6,787 Junior Executive level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies

JOB PURPOSE:

-Supporting the delivery of an overall maintenance function for the home enhancing the quality of the environment for all the residents and visitors to the home.

-Supporting with a variety of requests for compliance checks, repairs and general maintenance of the building and grounds, fixings, fittings and equipment and gardening.



Hours of Work: Contracted hours will be stipulated in your specific contract, however you should expect to work your hours between the hours of 8am - 8pm, with the occasional need to work early, late or night shift patterns to meet the requirement of the role.

Technical Support: Whilst the line management of this role sits with the Home Manager, day to day management is with the Maintenance Operative and all technical aspects of the role will be managed by the Property Services Department through the Regional Property Manager.



RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Responsible for supporting the installation or repair and maintenance of Company property and equipment and undertake planned maintenance of the home in consultation with the Home Manager, working within defined Policies and Procedures.

-Carry out general maintenance tasks and basic repairs including (awareness of household electrical), plumbing, joinery and building tasks both inside and outside the Home to ensure that the Home is maintained in a clean, safe and efficient functional order;

-To familiarise themselves with all heating & plumbing plant.

-Support the maintenance operative to ensure compliance and essential checks are done through the completion of the maintenance manuals along with allocated jobs.

-Identify and report all maintenance defects outside the scope of the homes maintenance person through the designated escalation route. Monitor the reported repair through to satisfactory completion. Identify all and any additional training required to fulfil the role at the earliest opportunity.

-Maintain accurate and comprehensive maintenance requests and work carried out records and report defects to the home manager and/or appropriate contractor for repair;

-Engage proactively with all stakeholders ensuring all allocated tasks outside and inside the site are carried out effectively and efficiently and to a high standard

-Act in a professional and courteous manner at all times towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident;

-Establish and maintain positive working relationships both with colleagues, residents, visitors and other health professionals and agencies

-Undertake decoration including painting & wallpapering, minor refurbishment and maintenance within the home under the instruction and guidance of the home Manager or Regional Property Manager. All works to be carried out with regards to health and safety requirements

-To attend regular meetings with line management, escalate all issues and participate meaningfully in all on site and general team meetings.

-To ensure that any visiting 3rd party or direct employed contactors sign in and out and record the commencement and completion of works. In addition, that they have the correct work permit in place.

-Support with the monitoring of all persons working within the home and its grounds, ensure once works are complete that all access points have been secured. Where work requires access to lofts, carry out a joint inspection prior to the works as per permit to work guidance.

-Be responsible for the correct issuing of Hot Works Permits (HWP's);

-Management of contractors on the home site;

-To accompany visitors including contractors, Fire Officers, H&S Advisers etc;

-Ensure maintenance of the homes exterior including: Pathways and driveways are clear unobstructed and safe. Plants are kept hydrated, flowerbeds and potted plants are tendered and grassed areas kept tidy to enhance 1st impressions. Ensure that external lighting and signs inside and outside the home are clear visible and in good order/ repair.

-Be suitably trained to be an active Fire Warden and to keep up to date within policy and procedures including all training as required. Induct new staff as required.

-May be required to lift pull push heavy items with/without mechanical aids in line with the Health & Safety policy and procedure.

-Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks and in particular moving and handling of loads, by assessing risk and having due regard for personal safety and the safety of residents, visitors and team members;

-Assemble /install new equipment/goods delivered to a home.

-To receive deliveries of goods and ensure that they are moved safely and promptly to the correct storage area;

-Be willing to undergo suitable training as prescribed by the employer to enable weekly, monthly and all other mandatory checks in accordance with Company policies and procedures and ensure all legislative log-books are maintained and in good condition for inspection at all times.

-Follow guidance issued by the Regional Property Manager and Home Manager to ensure call outs to contractors are minimized.

-Understand and ensure the implementation of the Home's Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.

-To assist with the fire and water risk assessments and reviews.

-Support the Maintenance Operative with responsibilities for specific Health and Safety duties with regard to safeguard systems including:

-Conduct and record routine water quality and weekly temperature checks & water management systems of control;

-Weekly checks on fire alarms & all fire preventative devices in the home;

-monthly checks on emergency lighting system;

-monthly (weekly for fire escape routes) check on fire exits/firefighting equipment.

-Cover for annual leave / absence in other Care Homes as and when appropriate.

-Provide out of hours' emergency service by participating in the on call rota and be proactive when asked to provide temporary cover for sister homes.

-To support other homes in the region to cover for absent maintenance operatives;

-Encourage and contribute to working as a team, responding positively to colleagues and acting on all reasonable work instructions promptly;

-Induct new team members on Fire Safety and training including the use of evacuation mats and fire drills as required.

-Train Team Members in the safe and correct use of new equipment as required.

-Attend the home for emergency call outs out of hours as required.

-Provide out of hours' emergency service, participating in the on call rota.

-Undertake Gardening as and when required to a good standard.

-Carry out plumbing, joinery and general building repairs to a good standard.

-To maintain work and storage areas in a neat, tidy, safe and secure manner;

-Maintain the company vehicle and carry out basic safety checks as needed.

-To be fully conversant with the Group policies particularly the ones relating to Health & Safety and Information Governance.

-Take care of items of equipment used to carry out tasks, including general cleanliness and advising on any faults and the need for maintenance or replacement;

-To ensure compliance with the Group Information Governance Policy, maintaining an appropriate level of confidentiality around issues that may be personal or commercially sensitive.

-To carry out regular visual inspection of all plant, fixtures and fittings, reporting any concerns to the Home Manager for repair as necessary;

-Be responsible for the health and safety and welfare of self and others whilst at work including colleagues, residents and families.

-Understand personal responsibilities in relation to the Health & Safety at Work Acts and fire safety and evacuation procedures and demonstrates a working knowledge of COSHH assessments applicable in own work area;

-To support the Home Manager with all property/estates compliance, including the FRA, WRA & PPM certificates records;

-Provide a courier service, if necessary, for mail and supplies, as well as delivery of specimens and collection of prescriptions on behalf of service users;

-Responsible for the safe and tidy storage of supplies and equipment in line with your area of work;

-Take responsibility to read, understand and adhere to the company policies and procedures, attending mandatory training sessions commensurate to the role;

-To act as an ambassador for the Group company Vision and Values

-To promote equality and diversity at all times and across all work activities.

-To adhere to Group policies and procedures.



General Responsibilities

· To be responsible for maintaining your health and safety for all and for alerting the officers responsible to any hazards or potential risks

· To ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act and to ensure that an appropriate level of confidentiality is maintained around issues that may be personal or commercially sensitive

· Responsible for the establishment and maintenance of positive working relationships both with external agencies and internal departments and with individual colleagues with whom interaction is required

· To operate in a style which is consistent with the values and vision of Four Seasons Health Care

· To promote equality and diversity at all times and across all work activities

· To undertake any other duties and accountabilities which would be lawful, reasonable and appropriate to the role

· Responsible for ensuring all required training, including mandatory training compliance is completed & up to date



REQUIREMENTS

-An energetic, committed and approachable team member

-Demonstrate a passion and commitment for working within the home environment

-Ability to multi-task in a high pressure environment with care and compassion at all times

-Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

-Strong work ethics and a passionate about delivering high standards

-Respectful and compassionate with a desire to engage professional with both residents, families and team members

-A willingness to adhere to health and safety standards

-Excellent time management skills with a flexible approach to change

-A keenness to develop and motivated by learning and developing

-Ability to undertake a physically and mentally demanding role with a positive outlook

Be professionally responsible for adhering to Trust Policies and Procedures.To undertake tasks in delivering patient care, rehabilitation or social care as directed by service professionals. To assist the nurses and other members of the multi-disciplinary team by carrying out delegated aspects of personal patient care. To carry out Physical Observation and escalate when need to To progress patient treatment, care planning and to observe any changes that affects the individual and accurately communicate these To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team and liaise with the team and other relevant agencies effectively to ensure co-ordinated approach to patient care and attend team meetings as required. Maintain timely and accurate records of work undertaken, including documentation in line with service standards. To prompt medication as directed by a registered health care professional.

Recording and reporting accurately any changes related to the patients current behaviour and/or risks to Nurse/healthcare professional in Charge in a timely manner. Recording care given and reporting omissions accurately and in a timely manner. Supporting and carrying out therapeutic observations as required and instructed. Promoting a healthy, safe and secure environment by adhering to Trust statutory health and safety requirements and maintaining confidentiality of information at all times in compliance with Trust policies, procedures, protocols and guidance. Supporting new team members. Demonstrating a professional approach to work, and abide by the Trust values. To provide comfort, compassion, empathy and time to patients and their carers, family and loved ones. Undertake and maintain all essential training to role. Working confidently in a variety of environments which present different challenges whilst continuing to act in a professional manner. Balancing all aspects of the job role across the 7 day working pattern. Being flexible and responsive to competing demands. Please see job description for full details.

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Important Information Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following: Junk Mail is checked regularly Disclosure and Barring Service: On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect. The changes mean that: youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed. If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so. Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months. Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months. As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits. A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable. 27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme Excellent opportunities for development Competitive NHS Pension scheme Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems These schemes are subject to availability

Healthcare Assistant 37.5 Hours per week Ashtead Hospital The role We're looking for a passionate Healthcare Assistant to join our fantastic Theatre Department at Ashtead Hospital. Putting patients first, you'll be given time to care for each person as a unique individual. Our Theatre department is busy and colleagues will rely on your support. Together, you'll deliver the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment. You'll be valued for your skills and expertise and given lots of opportunity to develop, because at Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. Where you'll be based Ashtead Hospital has been one of Surrey's leading private hospitals since it opened in 1984. Ashtead Hospital is situated on the edge of Ashtead Village, on the A24 between Leatherhead and Epsom, and is just two miles from Junction 9 of the M25. The hospital has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare for self-pay/insured and NHS patients. By investing in advanced medical technology, the private hospital offers a wide range of treatments and services including: full diagnostic and endoscopy procedures, orthopaedic surgery including spinal treatment and pain management. What you'll bring with you NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines Good written and verbal communication skills Proven customer services skills Be a highly motivated individual Enjoy working in constantly and rapidly changing environments Great communication skills Flexible approach to your duties and your hours Benefits 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period Flexible shift patterns available where possible Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy Free Parking on site Subsidised staff restaurant Concerts for Carers Employee Assistance Programme Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords The Blue Light Card Scheme About us We're Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we're one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS. We're part of a global hospital group with over 50 years' experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth. To apply Please contact Nadine Hopson on for an informal chat, or to ask any questions you may have before you apply. Or you can apply directly via www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/careers We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is currently seeking a Care Assistant to provide clinical care and support to a young Male patient in the Redcar Area. Our Patient is a 22 year old male with acquired Brain Injury, spinal injury & Autism. Excellent interpersonal skills, resiliency and an eagerness to make a real difference in someone's life are all key to being successful in this role.

Hourly Rate: £11.44 - £12 per hour (will increase on completion of compentencies)

Location: Redcar

Shift Patterns: Day Shifts 08:00 - 20:00

Night Shifts 20:00 - 08:00

Driver - Essential

Contract: Full Time or Part Time

Speciality: Complex Care

Covid-19: PPE provided and weekly Covid Testing

This is a fantastic opportunity for care professionals with an interest in specific complex conditions who want to develop their skills and knowledge whilst gaining experience.

You would become an essential part of his life and make an impact to promote his independence and daily life activities in the safest manner possible and become part of our existing care team in fulfilling this exciting role.

We are looking to employ carers who are passionate about giving the best care they can and promoting independence.

Theory and practical training will be provided to ensure you have the correct skills to support this individual. This will give you the opportunity to learn new skills, develop your career as a Complex Care Health Care Assistant.

Benefits of the Health Care Assistant role:

• Enhancing our Service Users quality of life
• Weekly Pay and access to pension scheme
• Ongoing training development and access to NVQ courses
• Ongoing support from the Nurse Care Manager and Registered Manager

Requirements of the Health Care Assistant role:

• Able to work 12 hour shifts
• Able to support in Moving and Handling
• Able to support in Personal Care
• Able to engage in outdoor activities.
• Supporting and maintaining all clinical needs

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

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Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Have you considered working in a hospital outpatient pharmacy?

Rowlands Pharmacy are currently looking for an experienced NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services to work as a Pharmacy Assistant in the Bowmere hospital pharmacy.

You will participate in all branch processes and establish relationships with customers, patients, healthcare professionals and Trust colleagues. Duties

will include dispensing medication on outpatient prescriptions, stock ordering and management, invoicing and financing deliveries, as well as all other duties associated with working in a busy outpatient pharmacy.

You will have a NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services

Essential:

Able to demonstrate self-motivation with good interpersonal skills
Understanding of confidentiality
Ability to prioritise work load and work to deadlines
Ability to work as part of a team

The hours & Working Pattern of the role are:

Total Hours Contracted 40

Working Pattern: Monday-Friday 9-6pm

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Medical Support Assistant: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-MSA-VA-Career-Flyer.pdf

The Medical Support Assistant (MSA) position works in Health Administration Service at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS), New Orleans, Louisiana. The MSA performs duties related to the receipt, intake, and indexing of health and administrative information.

Duties of this position may include but are not limited to:

• Scheduling appointments;
• Interpreting and verifying provider orders in accordance with VHA national scheduling guidelines.
• Scheduling, canceling, rescheduling patient's appointments and/or consults;
• Entering no-show information;
• Monitoring the electronic wait list;
• Preparing for clinic visits;
• Monitoring both inpatient and outpatient appointments for areas of responsibility;
• Ensuring encounter forms are completed in order to obtain appropriate workload credit;
• Verifying and updating demographics and insurance information;
• Processing all emergency and nonemergency transfers to other VA facilities or private hospitals;
• Performing basic eligibility,
• Copays and preauthorization requirements for specific coverage.
• Interfacing with personal computer (PC) applications as well as numerous Vista applications.

Work Schedule: Various schedules that may include off-tours, weekends and holidays will be discussed during the interview process and are subject to change based on Agency needs.
Available Shifts are as follows, all are in Central Standard Time (CST) zone:
-Monday - Friday, 3:30 pm - 12:00 am (midnight) every other weekend and holidays
-Monday - Friday 12:00 am (midnight) - 8:30 am and every other weekend and holidays
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized.
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Not Authorized.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 629-00727-F
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Starting at $39,576 Per Year (GS 5)

Nursing Assistant - vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Nursing-Assistant-Career-Flyer.pdf

Work Schedule: Evening / Nights; Rotating weekends and holidays
Functional Statement -: Nursing Assistant (NA) - Community Living Center (CLC) Beta GS-0621-3/4/5/6

Major Duties Include but not limited to:

• Explains procedures to residents.
• Ensures that the physical and emotional environment is consistent with safe resident centered care.
• Maintains self-control and responds consistently to the requirements of the work situation, shows flexibility. Acts as a role model to peers.
• Maintains a positive attitude in accepting temporary reassignment to meet resident care needs.
• Responds to residents calls for assistance promptly and interacts with the resident in a tactful, courteous manner, making customer service the focus of all interactions.
• Communicates, shares resources, and works effectively with other members of the health care team, unit staff, residents, family/significant others, other departments, and visitors.
• Fosters an environment of respect for individual resident and family/significant other rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery. Serves as Veteran's/family/significant other advocate and effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with residents, family members, and/or internal/external customers and demonstrates resident-centered care.
• Administers complete personal care to Veterans 18 years through the geriatric years who exhibit acute symptoms and whose activity may be severely restricted. These Veterans have unique age related and gender specific structural and functional changes that effect their response to assistance and care. This care will include, but is not limited to, restorative care, hygiene, assistance with AOL's, elimination and nutrition.
• Assists with procedures and completes treatments according to policy, i.e. warm and cold applications, glucometer testing, skin agents, and oral pharyngeal suctioning. Collects routine specimens of sputum, feces, urine, wound drainage and gastric contents for evaluation in the clinical laboratory using blood and body fluid precautions.
• Provides charge nurse or RN with pertinent data related to care provided, changes in condition and interventions initiated. Documents care provided including subtle changes and therapeutic measures administered and the resident's response through subjective and objective observations.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations including cardiopulmonary arrest, choking, and disaster or fire drills.
• Appropriately initiates emergency response teams: Rapid Response Team (RRT), Code Blue, Stroke-Cardiac alerts.
• Organizes, plans, implements and completes resident care assignment in a timely manner and once completed, takes the initiative to assist others.
• Attends/escorts residents to various appointments on station. Orients residents to the unit/neighborhood.
• Sets up for and performs treatments that requires auxiliary equipment, for example: oxygen and spirometry.
• Provides range of motion exercises for dependent patients/residents at least once per shift.
• Adheres to and appropriately utilizes the Safe Patient Handling Program standards, practices, and recommendations. Lifts, transfers, and repositions residents safely, according to policy and procedure, seeking assistance when appropriate, to prevent injury to the resident and self.
• Provides competent care which is safe for both self and others under adverse conditions, including resident care situations, exposure to communicable diseases, exposure to constant noise and working protracted or irregular hours.
• Consistently follows environmental policies and procedures related to the Erie VAMC GEMS program, recycling, and the safe use, handling and disposal of chemical products. Follow policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and requirements.
• Supports the Environment of Care Management Program by completing scheduled training on safety, health, environmental and fire protection requirements related to their assigned tasks; following safe work practices and procedures, including the use of appropriate equipment, and any required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) item; recognizing and reporting unsafe and unhealthful conditions, initiating prompt corrective action within their authority, and promptly reporting work-related injuries or illnesses to supervisory personnel.
• Supports and actively participates in CLC/Long Term Care initiatives such as Cultural Transformation, Resident Centered Care, High Reliability Organization (HRO), Patient Centered Care, Just Culture, and I CARE.

Compressed/Flexible:Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $37,277 Per Year (GS 3-5)

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assures front line contact with patients and staff by setting the tone for perception concerning quality of healthcare services at the VA.
• When records are received, the incumbent will ensure that all necessary health/administrative information are integrated into Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) by sending the documents to scanning.
• Incumbent must screen/receive phone calls in a courteous and timely manner, determine the nature of requests and provide the information desired using privacy rules and established clinic processes.
• Monitors and makes work assignments, provides input on performance, resolves daily workplace issues and maintains efficient workflow
• Assuring coverage of all areas of responsibility and creating and maintaining employee work schedules
• Conducting ongoing reviews to ensure quality of work
• Orienting and providing on-the-job training for new and current employees and ensuring all training requirements are met
• Incumbent must be able to train staff on the requirements of VHA Scheduling Directives and complete accurate scheduling responsibilities: a. Schedule appointments and utilize the Electronic Waiting List accurately in a timely manner. All appointments will be made with the patient's input, either in person or by phone. This may require a high level of coordination to avoid patients having to make multiple trips to the medical center or clinic whenever possible. b. Notifies his/her supervisor when clinic access is less than desirable or if an individual patient cannot be scheduled within mandated clinic timeframes. c. Daily review of active/pending consults, Electronic Wait List, Recall list and Audiocare communications for accuracy and disposition.
• The Lead MSA may be asked to participate in the daily teamlet huddles and weekly team meetings where patient care planning and management occur.

Work Schedule: 8:00am- 4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: Lead Medical Support Assistant, GS-0679-7
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $51,161 Per Year (GS 7)

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

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-07. At the GS-06 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-07. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds.

The Equipment & Facilities Services Assistant coordinates work priorities and takes policy direction from the Section Supervisors. Duties include but may not be limited to:

• Utilizes a comprehensive computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) such as MAXIMO, to provide system control, oversight, repair history, analysis and quality of the data entered, and documentation of historical, current, and future maintenance operations for the ongoing maintenance program.
• Ensures proper work order hierarchy exists to track planned and expended labor trade level and overall job level.
• Responds to inquiries regarding work order status, equipment maintenance history, trouble reports, and other preventive maintenance questions.
• Compiles, prepares and generates various reports (man hour reports, maintenance backlog reports, equipment downtime reports etc.), records, statistics, listings, charts and graphs, or other related information.
• Trains others in the proper use of CMMS, generating work orders, generating Preventive Maintenance (PM) work orders.
• Records and maintains information on safety certifications and inspections.
• Attends project weekly maintenance meetings, and provides information to Maintenance, Operations, Repair and Readiness (MORR) Supervisor and others as to status of current jobs, planned work, reasons for delays, etc.
• Prepares, executes, and/or tracks program specific information, such as workload data, incomplete work orders, and time and leave attendance.
• Serves as a credit card holder, making purchases from all fund control points assigned to Engineering Service to maintain the Building Service Equipment and associated inventory.
• Assists in formulating and coordinating the Engineering Budget through budget maintenance, purchasing and forecasting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

Ad-hoc Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Starting at $44,117 Per Year (GS 6-7)

• Serve as a customer service representative for Brooke Army Medical Center assisting service members throughout the Medical Center with finance related matters.
• Perform a variety of administrative, clerical, and office automation duties in support of the military personnel branch operations.
• Serve as the finance liaison between the Brooke Army Medical Center Troop Commander, seven separate company sized units and the Installation Finance and Accounting Office.
• Utilize several military personnel database systems to update, maintain, and manipulate information.
• Manage the government travel card training program to ensure dissemination of information about changes to the system are implemented.

Starting at $40,142 Per Year (GS 5)

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Obtaining medical histories and performing physical examinations.
• Providing and coordinating medical care for assigned patients in any care setting, including establishing diagnoses, formulating, and implementing care plans, and providing follow-up care.
• Evaluating patients to determine the need for further health care.
• Ordering diagnostic studies and other special tests, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerized Tomography (CT) scans, etc.
• Carrying out health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education activities.
• Ordering or obtaining laboratory specimens.
• Ordering ancillary services, such as, pharmacy, social services, physical medicine and rehabilitation therapies, prosthetic services, etc.
• Ordering VA specialty service consults and initiating requests for non-VA medical care and consults in accordance with VHA and local facility policy and procedures.
• Ordering patient care supplies.
• Writing orders for and/or prescribing medications.
• Ordering prosthetic devices; Administering, ordering, and dispensing IM, IV, SQ, and oral medications; providing education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
• Provide care in non-traditional health care settings, such as tele-health, secure messaging, e consults, and DEMPS.
• Admitting and discharging patients in consultation with, and on behalf of the collaborating physician/service; PAs may be delegated responsibility for admitting patients, but the decision to admit or discharge a patient remains with the collaborating physician(s).
• Documenting a discharge summary (the collaborating physician must write a discharge note or cosign the discharge summary in accordance with Joint Commission standards), obtaining consent for and documenting procedures performed by the applicant.
• Performing administrative duties; educating healthcare trainees; participation in clinical research.
• Sign death certificates per state policy.
• Perform emergency duties carried out for patients in life-threatening situations where a physician is not immediately available. The PA initiates these activities but makes every effort to summon a physician or emergency medical personnel as soon possible.
• Emergency preparedness (e.g., duties that may arise because of national health disasters).
• Counsel patients and their families on LST options, document discussions, and sign LST orders to include, but not limited to, DNAR/DNR.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $102,383 Per Year (VN 00)

Major Duties include, but are not limited to:

Chair side Assisting

• Responds to basic medical emergencies.
• Measures and records vital signs.
• Sets up operatory and/or surgery suite for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover.
• Charts existing restorations and conditions.
• Selects shades for fixed and removable prosthesis.
• Provides chair side assistance, fully anticipating dentist's needs for various instruments, materials and services.
• Keeps operative field clear of debris and retracts oral tissues effectively and comfortably.
• Prepares dental medicaments and impression materials per manufacturer's instructions.

Dental Imaging

• Images are characterized by diagnostic quality, accurately oriented and exposed.
• Exposes both standard and specialty dental imaging (i.e., TMJ, cone beam) in digital formats.
• Modifies settings to achieve the images as requested by provider.
• Dental imaging safety techniques are utilized, and retakes are minimized.
• Imaging requests are accomplished within the desired time frame.

Infection Control

• Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in setting up and cleaning dental operatories.
• Disinfects oral appliances to prevent cross contamination.
• Properly prepares instruments for transfer to SPS for sterilization.
• Follows all Standard Operating Procedures for Reusable Medical Equipment.
• Instruments are properly pre-treated for pick-up by SPS personnel.
• Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in exposing images.

Clerical Functions

• Assists in filling gaps in the dentist's schedule due cancellations and failed appointments.
• Assists dentist in charting findings and treatment plans in patient records.
• Assist with entering Return to Clinic Orders.

Information Management

• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA with written and verbal information.
• Follows computer security regulations.

Patient Safety

• Modifies care as necessitated by patient's age and abilities (patient transfer and position).
• Provides accurate and understandable instructions to patients.
• Participates in patient identification and time out per JCAHO requirements.
• Monitors patient condition during treatment, being alert for signs of physical distress.
• Monitors patient (BP, pulse) , and condition during invasive procedures and during recovery period following procedure.

Employee Education

• Complies with Employee Education requirements.
• Maintains BLS certification that includes operation of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) per Medical Center Policy.

Dental Laboratory Functions

• Takes preliminary impressions for study models.
• Pours impressions and prepares study models.
• Makes final denture impression trays and prepares bite rims.
• Performs other dental laboratory functions as time and skill levels allow.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Not Available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact visn5hredrpcoordinators@va.gov , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Starting at $39,313 Per Year (GS 00)

Major duties include but not limited to:

• Assisting patients to keep physically and socially active and to maintain peer group interactions.
• Assisting patients to cope with loss, e.g. hearing, eyesight, and death of significant others.
• Assisting patients with self-care as required, and with maintaining as much independence as possible.
• Performs basic procedures and treatments according to the orientation/annual/unit specific competency checklist for assigned patients with guidance.
• Recognizes medical/behavioral emergencies and obtains immediate assistance; completes basic life support and PMDB (as appropriate) training within orientation period.
• Attends interdisciplinary rounds and discharge planning meetings, developing a beginning awareness of team member roles and educational tools.
• Implements patient instruction/discharge planning interventions for assigned patients as designated by Team Leader/Charge Nurse.
• Provides respectful care that maintains individuality, dignity, and self-esteem for Veterans in an environment that focuses on their care needs and quality of life.
• Supports culture change and Veteran-centered care.
• Functions as a therapeutic companion (TC) for Veterans who need close observation. TC assignment includes providing care (baths, personal hygiene, feeding, elimination, and intake and output) for Veteran and preventing Veteran from hurting himself or interfering with the treatment by pulling out lines/IVs. Keeps Veteran under direct observation and engages Veteran in activities as indicated.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Work Schedule: 3:30 pm to 12:00 am, including weekends, holidays and off tours as mandated
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 91450-A, 91451-A, 91452-A
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Starting at $36,654 Per Year (GS 3-5)