Housekeeping Aid Training Leader

Veterans Health Administration•Pittsburgh, PA

14h

About The Position

This position is within Environmental Management Services (EMS) and provides technical, administrative, or professional training instruction. Training covers hospital housekeeping procedures, on-the-job training, cleaning tools and equipment, Environment of Care Rounds, EMS quality assurance training, and EMS principles and practices. The role assists with administration and training instruction for the EMS service line. The position develops and delivers evidence-based courses and instructional materials, tailoring content to organizational needs and adult learners. It uses the educational technology available through the VAPHS Learning exchanges and simulation center to teach participants and improve training effectiveness. The incumbent also develops training for instructors in educational competencies and strategies, including adult education, course design, and classroom interaction. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Work is generally performed in an office or classroom, with some work in clinical and other facility areas. Training may involve travel, on-the-job instruction, use of EMS equipment and cleaning methods, and periodic exposure to waste management, housekeeping work, soiled linen, and associated odors.

Requirements

Demonstrate training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to show the ability to perform the work; no specific length of training or experience is required.
Provide detailed resume descriptions supporting knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the position.
Meet the job elements of ability to instruct, ability to interpret instructions and specifications, and work practices.
Be a U.S. citizen, unless appointment of a non-citizen is permitted under VA policy.
Be suitable for federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
If tentatively selected for a testing-designated position, submit to urinalysis screening for illegal drug use.
Meet Selective Service registration requirements, if applicable.
Complete the required online onboarding and pre-employment documentation.
Serve a one-year probationary period.
As a VA health care personnel employee, receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain a medical or religious exemption; wear a face mask if exempt.

Responsibilities

Develop new instructional approaches, methods, and techniques that account for adult learning models.
Customize training materials to meet organizational requirements and needs.
Develop evidence-based course content for complete courses involving the application and use of educational technologies.
Develop and teach courses using the educational technology capabilities of VAPHS Learning exchanges and the simulation center.
Develop course documentation consistent with established educational design standards.
Develop and deliver developmental classes for instructors in educational competencies and strategies, including adult education concepts and techniques, effective course design, and classroom interaction.
Apply professional education knowledge to solve educational problems using unconventional techniques and strategies.
Assist in the administration and training instruction of the EMS service line.
Use EMS equipment, tools, and cleaning methods to teach and train staff.
Travel as needed to provide training, attend meetings, or gather information.