The VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville is looking to fill some positions on its workforce. Tom Hossfeld, Chief of Human Resources at the VA, says housekeeping is the top area where they need some help…
{AUDIO: ‘’And specifically we’re looking for a target group of people. We’re looking for Veterans. We’re looking for Veterans who either have a service-connected disability, or a Veteran that has served in a contingency operation, or has received the Armed Forces Service Medal during a time declared by Congress of a war.’’}
Hossfeld (shown above) adds nursing is another area where the local VA is hiring….
{AUDIO: ‘’We’re not just looking to fill R-Ns. We’re looking for R-Ns. We’re looking for LPNs. We’re looking for nurse assistants. If it has the word nurse in it – we’re looking to hire it. And for all different shifts that we have available.’’}
Hossfeld explains how you can apply….
{AUDIO: ‘’We’re making it real easy for you to apply. If you send us an email at vhadanhrjobs@va.gov. Email us your resume, your DD-214, as well as your service-connected disability if you have one. Just email us that stuff and we will write you back right away and let you know if you’re qualified. And if you’re qualified we will call you in for an interview.’’}
Some VA positions are offering a sign-on bonus of up to $5-thousand dollars for new employees.
