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Domiciliary Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 53 days ago
On-site Johnson City, TN $45K – $59K Apply by Jul 31, 2026 Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant ESFJESTJISFJISTJ
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This position provides direct resident care and support to Veteran residents of the Domiciliary including responsibilities for their safety, security and accountability., The incumbent in this position administers and directs the daily operation of the Domiciliary residents. He/She performs the job responsibilities for the Day Shift tour of duty and is an integral member of Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Team, providing a constant physical presence and assisting residents.
What You'll Do
- →The Primary responsibilities for Domiciliary Living Units focus on special treatment programs and general care residents of all ages with various medical, psychiatric and rehabilitations needs.
- →The incumbent functions as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team(s) assigned to Domiciliary and serves a as a liaison for up to 60 assigned Veteran residents with responsibility for having specific knowledge of the resident's needs, his/her treatment plan and progress being made by the resident and staff toward the objectives of the Treatment Plan.
- →Duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for the safe and therapeutic environment of the area of assigned coverage.
- →Maintains control records consistent with case liaison functions for Veterans Residents and participates in treatment planning.
- →Counsels with Veterans residents documenting in the resident's medical record, shift reports and incident sheets any pertinent data and information about the resident's health, behavior, functioning and self-report information having relevance to the resident's treatment objectives, well-being and safety.
- →Initiates, organizes and participates in various activities pertaining to the resident treatment and administrative functioning of Treatment Team(s) to which assigned.
- →Initiates, organizes and participates in various activities pertaining to the resident treatment and administrative functioning of Treatment Team(s) to which assigned.
- →Responsible for resident/team scheduling and insuring appropriate follow-up on Treatment Plans are accomplished both effectively and in a timely manner.
- →Responsible for safely transporting residents to nurse's station(s), urgent care or emergency department for assistance, as needed.
- →Provides Basic Life Support, First Aid, behavioral and crisis intervention to Veterans in distress as emergency responders.
- →Work Schedule: Day Shift 0700 - 1530 with rotating weekend/holidays Compressed/Flexible: Not available Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Position Description/PD#: Domiciliary Assistant/PD60304A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
- ✓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/.
Personality Fit
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