Summary The Restorative Nursing Assistant will be responsible for providing safe, effective care to patients/residents. Activities will include bathing, personal hygiene, assisting with feeding, taking-recording-reporting vital signs accurately, assisting ambulation and other duties assigned. Responsibilities 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. Demonstrates active range of motion individually and in group settings. 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 Carries out the restorative care according to the plan of care for the resident. Collaborates with RN if program ineffective or plan of care needs modification per residents' functional ability to improve care. Uses interventions that assist or promote the resident's ability to attain and/or maintain his or her maximum functional potential. 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. Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm, with Every Other Weekend, and Occasional Holiday Coverage. Recruitment Incentives: May be approved for highly qualified applicants. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required. 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. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) Education or Training. One year above high school with courses related to the [NA] occupation. Completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related course of study of less than one year [ ] as a nursing assistant may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS-3.[ ] Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. English Language Proficiency. [NAs] must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: 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. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.