<p>VA HealthCorps</p> <p>The Family Scholar House (FSH) will have 41 AmeriCorps members who will develop their healthcare knowledge and begin working in memory care, senior living, skilled nursing, assisted living, hospitals, hospice, and other healthcare related environments in Roanoke County, Virginia (VA) and the Appalachian Counties of VA, as defined by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) as part of a program called HealthCorps. At the end of the first program year of HealthCorps, the AmeriCorps members will be responsible for completing credentialing coursework that will enable them to transition to a career as part of VA's healthcare workforce. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.</p> <p>Member Duties : Spend a great deal of time interacting with patients/residents to perform medical and non-medical tasks and support activities. Assist with meal preparation and delivery to ensure maximum nutrition for patients in healthcare facilities. Spend time engaging with patients/residents, visitors, and community members at the facility.</p> <p>Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training .</p> <p>Terms :</p> <p>Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .</p> <p>Service Areas :</p> <p>Public Health AmeriCorps , Health , Education .</p> <p>Skills :</p> <p>Conflict Resolution , Social Services , Team Work , Education , First Aid , Communications , Public Health .</p>