Lead Housekeeping Aid

Veterans Health Administration • Newington, CT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Housekeeping Aid works in Environmental Management Services at the Connecticut VA Medical Center in Newington, Connecticut. This full-time position leads three or more Housekeeping Aids and other assigned employees while performing the full range of housekeeping work needed to maintain medical center and facility areas in a clean, organized, and sanitary condition. The work is guided by Environmental Management Services and Medical Center policies and procedures, VA regulations, and instructions from EMS management.

The lead assists the Housekeeping Supervisor with service operations and day-to-day requirements. The role communicates assignments, establishes schedules and work methods based on established policies, coordinates projects with nurses and area supervisors, and checks that work is completed on time. It also supports employee engagement, training, safety compliance, timekeeping, and the availability and security of linens, supplies, keys, and equipment.

The position performs housekeeping duties in a range of areas, including outpatient surgery and clinics, central sterile and clean rooms, patient and isolation rooms, laboratories, pharmacies, offices, storage areas, corridors, stairwells, restrooms, and showers. Work is normally indoors with adequate heat, light, and ventilation, but may sometimes be outdoors in varying temperatures and inclement weather. Personal protective equipment may be required because of potential exposure to contagious diseases, blood, and bloody secretions. Care is needed when working on ladders, handling hazardous materials, or using power equipment weighing 30–100 pounds.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time, for 40 hours per week. No specific length of training or experience is required, but applicants must demonstrate through detailed resume descriptions sufficient training or experience to perform the work. No education qualification is required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet the position’s experience qualification through evidence of sufficient training or experience; no specific length is required.
• Must provide detailed resume descriptions supporting the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties.
• Must meet the prescribed screen-out element and be rated on dexterity and safety, following directions, handling weights and loads, leading or supervising, and using and maintaining tools and equipment.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical and background/security investigation.
• Must participate in the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program, or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons; a face mask is required when an exemption is granted.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must complete the online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit the required recent SF-50 documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Housekeeping Supervisor with service tasks and day-to-day operational requirements.
• Establish work schedules and methods, and accomplish priorities and deadlines in accordance with EMS policies and processes.
• Communicate the Supervisor’s instructions to employees and verify completion of assigned work.
• Coordinate projects with nurses and other area supervisors to support timely, successful completion.
• Round and interact with EMS staff to foster employee engagement and customer service.
• Ensure tasks are completed and deadlines are met.
• Provide employees with purpose, direction, motivation, and training in proper procedures, techniques, and safety practices.
• Report employee progress to the Supervisor and recommend action regarding work progress, policy or procedure infractions, and safety compliance.
• Perform housekeeping work to maintain medical center areas in clean, organized, and sanitary condition.
• Support administrative timekeeping processes and help ensure subordinate employees comply with the timekeeping system.
• Ensure adequate linen, supplies, and equipment are available to meet department and facility needs.
• Ensure linen, supplies, keys, and equipment are properly secured and equipment is maintained.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Newly appointed Federal employees may request credit for job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual leave accrual; approval is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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