This occupation is currently approved for a Veterans Health Administration enterprise-wide Critical Skills Incentive through 9/10/2024. Candidates may be eligible for a lump sum CSI for a prorated amount if onboard prior to the CSI expiration date. Eligible candidates will be required to sign a service agreement agreeing to an obligated service period and failure to complete the obligated service period may result in a debt for the unearned portion of the CSI.

Duties

Duties are but not limited to: Accomplishes all environmental functions at levels that meet OSHA and the Joint Commission (TJC) standards. Performs interim cleanings of assigned areas to disinfect quickly and thoroughly between procedures thereby preventing hazards to patients and staff and maintaining rapid turnaround time between cases, procedures or patients. Performs terminal cleaning of assigned area to assure an aseptically clean environment. Removes blood and matter from walls and equipment. Washes and disinfects public and staff restrooms as well as staff locker rooms to include face bowls, showers, urinals and commodes. Coordinates schedules and refinishes hard surfaced floors by stripping, applying finish and burnishing. Schedules and dust ceilings, overhead lights, vents, handrails, window ledges, and signs. Observes strict procedures to properly collect and dispose of recycle paper, red bag trash, sharps containers, waste and linens. Coordinates schedules and maintains availability by replenishing supplies. Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts: 3:30pm-midnight, 11:30pm-08:00am Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid- Critical Skills Incentive/PD09088A Physical Requirements: Most tasks require varying degrees of muscular effort and hand-to-eye coordination to assure safe and efficient use of equipment and supplies. Work requires frequent bending or stooping, prolonged walking, standing, working in cramped positions and climbing. Work requires frequent lifting and moving heavy items weighting 40 to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts objects weighting over 50 pounds. Work requires the occasional use of ladders. Work requires visual acuity to assure completion of tasks in acceptably clean and aseptic manner.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionDexterity and SafetyFollow DirectionsHandle Weights and LoadsSpecial 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Dallas VA Medical Center 4500 South Lancaster Road Dallas, TX 75216 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]