Health Aid

Veterans Health Administration

Town of Tomah (WI)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 43,000

Part time

7 days ago

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Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Tomah, Wisconsin is seeking a Health Aid to support patient transport within the Medical Center. This role focuses on safe, reliable movement of Veterans between units and clinical areas, under supervision.

You will assist Nurses with transporting patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed, help with related tasks, and maintain professional communication and safety practices during all duties. Schedule is Mon-Fri, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 20 hours weekly.

Responsibilities

Transport non-critical ill patients; transport Veterans by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed.
Assist Nurses with transporting Veterans and maneuver equipment.
Maintain safety and report unsafe conditions during transport.
Handle receptionist tasks as needed for transport Center presence.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Tomah, Wisconsin

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?

Key Responsibilities

Duties include the transport of non-critical ill patients; the pickup and delivery of items such as specimens and clinical reports; and messenger service within the Medical Center. Transports Veterans by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to and from nursing units, clinical laboratories, and other related clinical areas. Assists Nurses with transporting critically ill Veterans by maneuvering the stretcher, wheelchair, or bed to the destination.

Transports non-critically ill patients throughout the VAMC, which includes multiple separate buildings. Maintains effective interpersonal relationship with patients, significant others and co-workers directed toward patient care. Ensures that transport services assigned wheelchairs and stretchers are returned to the transport area for proper utilization and accountability purposes.

Provides for environmental, patient, and personal safety by using proper body mechanics, safety devices and techniques, and reporting unsafe conditions. Takes corrective action during simple potentially hazardous situations, i.e., removing objects blocking emergency exists. Reports any observed emergencies to the appropriate personnel. Reports any observed changes in the physical appearance and/or character of the Veteran during transport to the appropriate medical personnel.

Document's completion of transport tasks. Provides backup duties which may include filing, answering telephone, and receptionist activities as needed for transport Center for Development and Civic Engagement. Engages in proper telephone etiquette when answering the telephone. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: (M-F): 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Telework: Not Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Health Aid/PD22097A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & 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/.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $35749 – $43120/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 20 Hours (M-F): 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM position.

Who is eligible to apply?