Restorative Nursing Assistant

Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
The incumbent will be expected to perform all of the required duties and responsibilities of a Nursing Assistant, CLC. The incumbent will be expected to develop and demonstrate increasing skill in performing the following tasks:
Performs care according to the CLC Restorative Care Program including the following programs:

• Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
• Ambulation
• Transfer
• Identifies and performs proper transfer procedures using appropriate techniques, body mechanics, and equipment.
• Educates new care partners and students on proper transfer techniques, body mechanics, and use of lift equipment.
• Reinforces knowledge of proper transfer techniques, body mechanics, and use of lift equipment.
• Bed Mobility
• Dining
• Active/Passive Range of Motion
• Performs passive range of motion.

• Offers exercise classes throughout facility daily.
• Cues residents to perform own active range of motion exercises and assists with final stretch as needed.
• Assists with weights, Pulleys, Thera-putty, Thera-bands, and Ergo bikes as ordered.
• Splint/Brace Care
• Provides assistance where care partners provide verbal and physical guidance and direction that teaches the resident how to apply.
• Amputation/Prosthetic Care
• Communication
• Bowel and Bladder

• Individualized or group exercise classes.
• Incorporation of weights for increased strength
• maintains accurate data related to Restorative Care activities on established forms.
• Documents residents' status in restorative programs daily.
• Notifies nurse of any issues or refusals.
• Documents Restorative Weekly Note template in CPRS to include residents progress in restorative programs.
• Performs data collection for monthly Restorative Performance Improvement Report.
• Documents resident's responses to interventions in the medical record as indicated.
• Reports to team leaders any changes on applicable neighborhoods throughout CLC.
• Communicates with nursing care partners regarding resident's status and restorative care requirements.
• Educates residents on restorative care programs.
• Educates care partners on restorative care programs.
• Develops educational materials and participates in educational skills fairs for all CLC care partners.
• Delivers restorative care in a safe manner as out lined in the Restorative Care Program.
• Maintains positive, supportive relationships with residents. Makes accommodations with residents in scheduling and maintaining their programs to fit residents needs and desires.
• Demonstrates knowledge of geriatric care to participate in a restorative/rehabilitative plan of care.
• Develops and conducts small group activities throughout the CLC for residents in order to engage the residents in meaningful activities throughout the day and promote social interactions.
• Collaborates with Food & Nutrition Service to provide and conduct Food Activity throughout the week in the CLC to enhance residents' nutritional experiences.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

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  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  

  • Resume

  
  The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
  

  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  
  Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 02/01/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12278665.

  • To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

  • Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

  
  NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
  To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

  Agency contact information

  Melinda Roberts

  Phone

  218-851-8863

  Email

  Melinda.Roberts@va.gov

  Address

  Canandaigua VA Medical Center
  400 Fort Hill Ave
  Canandaigua, NY 14424
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
  You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

This job opportunity announcement is open to the public.