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USAJOBS · 1 day ago

Domiciliary Assistant

Bath, New York, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$41K/yr - $53K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Domiciliary Assistant to support the Veterans Healthcare System in Bath, NY. The role involves providing direct patient care and administrative support to patients, primarily those undergoing treatment for substance abuse.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assures patient compliance with health, safety and sanitation directives as they pertain to living quarters, treatment areas, dayrooms, etc

Identifies safety hazards and takes steps to correct immediately

Modifies and directs patient behavior and assists in therapeutic rehabilitation programs as a member of a treatment team

Prepares forms for patient activities such as pass requests, clearance slips, Interdisciplinary Treatment Team meetings or discharge paperwork

Monitors patients and documents patient data/information pertaining to health, behavior, functioning, etc. in medical records/files

Monitors and directs patients on matters relating to violations of rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Refers medical and psychiatric problems and emergencies or incidents of physical altercations and alcohol/drug intoxications to the Charge Nurse

Adheres to rules of confidentiality and protects patient privacy as outlined by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Regulations and Standards

Conducts bed checks and follows up on patients reported absent bed check

Conducts building and domiciliary area searches for missing patients when required

Breathalyzes patients returning from authorized or unauthorized absence, and patients suspected of being intoxicated

Conducts walk-through rounds of patient living areas to resolve patient issues regarding safety, health and hygiene

Conducts searches of patient locker, belongs and furnishings when there are reasons to believe a patient has concealed a potentially harmful material or item including weapons, alcohol and/or illicit drugs

Uses word processing software to execute office automation functions (e.g., store/retrieve electronic documents/files; activate printers; format letters, reports and other forms of correspondence; transmit/receive electronic mail (e-mail); etc.)

Performs other duties as necessary

Qualification

Patient careClerical supportBehavior modificationRecord keepingCustomer serviceOrganizational awarenessTherapyCounselingCommunication

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

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

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement

Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have Successfully completed 4 years of education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite

Combination: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education (in excess of 2 years) and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Communications, Customer Service, Organizational Awareness, Therapy and Counseling

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment

Preferred

1 year residential facility experience

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.

Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.