This position is located within Environmental Management Services (EMS) of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. The position, generally aligned under to the Housekeeping Supervisor, is responsible for supporting and performing tasks (e.g., environment of care, textile distribution and training) associated with the Environmental Management Services (EMS) goals and objectives.

Duties

The responsibilities of the Lead Housekeeping Aid include but are not limited to the following description: Leads three (3) or more Housekeeping Aids and others as assigned, while performing the full range of housekeeping tasks required to maintain the medical center and other facility units in a clean, organized, and sanitary condition. Guided by EMS and Medical Center policies and procedures, VA regulations and verbal instructions from EMS Management. Uses proper procedures in dust mopping, damp mopping, emptying waste receptacles, emptying, and replacing medical waste receptacle, washing walls, cleaning light fixtures, and surfaces as necessary, refilling toilet tissue, paper towels and soap dispensers. Communicates instructions from the Supervisor to the employees and then validates the completion of the work assigned. Reports progress of employees to the Supervisor and makes recommendations as necessary. Ensures all tasks are complete and deadlines are met. Provides purpose, direction, and motivation in accomplishing all tasks. Trains employees in proper procedures and techniques to meet or exceed desired outcomes of workload and safety. Scrubs, strips, refinishes, and polishes floors by using hand operated and industrial equipment. Takes the lead in textile distribution and inventory management, uniform management, and Patient Assistance Program. Sets the pace of each task, demonstrates methods and techniques, and provides direction to assigned employees in their proper usage in cleaning supplies and equipment. Coordinates projects with nurses and other area supervisors to ensure timely work and successful completion. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Lead Housekeeping Aid/PD99913-S

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/01/2024. 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: Dexterity and SafetyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Lead or SuperviseSpecial 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/Working Conditions: This position requires occasional bending/stooping, crouching, and kneeling. Lifting up to 50 pounds. Approximately 40 percent of time spent standing, 40 percent of time spent walking and 20 percent of time spent sitting. Hearing and visual acuity. Manual dexterity to use a phone and operate equipment.

Education

There is no educational requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address Coatesville VA Medical Center 1400 Black Horse Hill Road Coatesville, PA 19320 US
• Name: Raquel Ferrel
• Phone: 916-530-1760
• Email: [email protected]