The Primary purpose of this position is to provide Health Care aid at the Health Care System VISN and facility levels. The position is responsible for delivering a broad array of health care services throughout the medical Center. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 9/30/2021. GS-03 grade level: Six (6) months of general experience. General Experience is defined as (1) any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. OR Education: Applicants may substitute education for the experience required. Successful completion of one (1) year, beyond high school, of study that included study in medical, health or related fields. If qualifying based on education, an unofficial transcript or listing of courses must be submitted with your application, which will be verified through official transcript if selected. OR Combination: Applicants may qualify based on a combination of education and experience. The total qualifying experience is taken as a percentage of the 6 months' experience required; qualifying education is taken as a percentage of the 1 year education substitution. When added together, the total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. ["MAJOR DUTIES\n-The Health Care Aid provides care to Veterans and staff at the COVID-19 screening stations which may be outside and/or inside buildings within the Salisbury Health Care System to include the Health Care Centers (HCC) and Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)\n-Responsible for following infection control procedures- Performs a range of clinical support duties which may include taking vital signs, recording vital signs and reporting deviations to the RN\n-Maintains safe environment for patients, staff and visitors- Responsible for cleaning equipment (wheelchairs, etc.) Work Schedule: Full-time. Variable Tours available. Varying Days and Tours to Include Holidays & Weekends.\nPosition Description Title/PD#: Health Aid (TEMPORARY)/ PD99917A\nPhysical Requirements: Duties require extensive periods of standing and walking. Working with residents requires regular and recurring bending, lifting (not to exceed 35 pounds), reaching, carrying, stooping, stretching and similar activities."]