The Housekeeping Aid executes a full range of housekeeping activities in patient and non-patient care areas. The position may be assigned to any tour and may be required to work in various designated areas during any tour of duty. Typically, the position works independently with general supervision, or works with a team and is responsible for the full-range of cleaning duties in an assigned area throughout the medical facility.

Duties

Duties Include: Empties and cleans trash, recycle and medical waste receptacles. Cleans, scrubs, mops and sweeps floors and hallways. Dusts, washes walls, window seals, ceilings, light fixtures. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally objects over 50 pounds. Performs for extended periods of time while standing, stooping, or lifting. Moves furniture. Works from ladder and hangs privacy curtains and shades. Follows instructions, utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary and as specified in the instructions. Cleans porcelain, stainless steel and marble urinals, toilets, bath tubs/shower stalls, fans, light fixtures, venetian blinds, exterior surfaces of air vents, glass surfaces, pillows, mattresses, beds, bedside stands, over-bed tables, call light cords, bedside chairs and tv remotes. Vacuums and cleans upholstered furniture. Promptly reports all accidents or unsafe/unhealthy workplace conditions Makes beds with clean linen. Work Schedule: Full - Time, Tour of duty/days are to be determined based upon the needs of the Service: Alternate Weekends. Every weekend and/or varied shifts i.e. 1st, 2nd or 3rd. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Yes. Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid - Environmental Management Service (EMS)/PD00502A. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.

Requirements

Qualifications

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until February 22,2024. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/22/2024. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Follow DirectionsPhysical Strength and AgilitySpecial Aptitude - Housekeeping WorkWork Practices 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The position demands continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing. The work requires the use of light powered cleaning equipment (e.g., vacuums) in the performance of duties. Working Conditions: Work is normally performed indoors with adequate heat, light, and ventilation. Some work may be performed outdoors where there may be exposed to varying degrees of heat and cold as well as inclement weather.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Dayton VA Medical Center 4100 West Third Street Dayton, OH 45428 US
• Name: Kim Willingham
• Phone: 682-364-0586
• Email: [email protected]