Lead Housekeeping Aid

Veterans Health Administration • Honolulu, HI

10d

About The Position

This position is located within Environmental Management Services (EMS) and supports and performs tasks associated with EMS goals and objectives, including environment-of-care activities, textile distribution, and training. The role has no formal disciplinary authority over staff while carrying out daily tasks. Tours of duty vary based on department needs and may include weekdays, weekends, and day or evening shifts.

The Lead Housekeeping Aid coordinates and delegates work, plans assignments, determines needed equipment and cleaning materials, and cleans assigned spaces throughout the medical center. The role also trains employees in appropriate procedures, equipment and supply use, and patient-centered customer service. Work takes place in clinical and nonclinical areas and may involve patient interaction, protective equipment, and exposure to cleaning solutions, bodily fluids, communicable diseases, or hazardous chemicals.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Subject to background and security investigation.
• Pre-employment physical required.
• A current, valid, unrestricted state-issued driver's license and a safe driving record are required for individuals who must operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle; applicants must also be medically qualified to operate the vehicle safely.
• Must complete the online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
• No specific length of training or experience is required, but applicants must demonstrate training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work, supported by detailed resume descriptions.
• Must meet the applicable screen-out element and demonstrate relevant competencies, including dexterity and safety; interpreting instructions and specifications; leading or supervising; motor vehicle use; maintaining tools and equipment; and work practices.
• Physical demands include occasional bending, stooping, crouching, and kneeling; lifting up to 50 pounds; standing approximately 40 percent, walking 40 percent, and sitting 20 percent of the time; adequate hearing and visual acuity; and manual dexterity to use a phone and operate equipment.
• Work may require working inside and outside, wearing protective clothing and personal protective equipment, and exposure to strong or hazardous cleaning solutions, bodily fluids, and communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delegating duties daily and on a project-by-project basis.
• Coordinate work with supervisors of other services in the assigned area so that patient care and other activities are not interrupted.
• Clean patient areas, corridor spaces, operating rooms, and other assigned areas throughout the medical center.
• Plan and schedule daily and weekly assignments, considering personnel and equipment availability and established priorities.
• Determine the equipment and cleaning materials needed for each job.
• Train staff to apply patient-centered care principles in customer service to patients, family members, and personnel.
• Provide on-the-job training for coworkers and new employees.
• Keep subordinates informed about proper methods, procedures, and uses of equipment and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed