Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeping Aid)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.17 - $21.17
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Long-term care insurance
flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to Veterans and their families. As part of the VA Healthcare System serving Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan (VISN 10), this Medical Center advocates a Whole Health System of care. This approach empowers Veterans to take charge of their health and well-being through personalized health plans developed in the context of healing relationships, supportive environments, and strong community connections. The VA Medical Center in Fort Wayne is committed to honoring America's Veterans by delivering exceptional healthcare that promotes improved health and... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- suitability for federal employment determined by background investigation
- successful completion of urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment
- selective service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- completion of online onboarding process and provision of acceptable identification
- commitment to serve a one-year probationary period
- physical ability to perform continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, and use of heavy powered equipment
- ability to work various shifts including weekends, holidays, and overnight
- compliance with the seasonal influenza vaccination requirement or approved exemption
- adherence to VA policies regarding employment and conduct
- submission of a detailed resume within two pages
- and willingness to collaborate within a mission-driven healthcare environment for Veterans
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to do the work of this position
- ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and ability required for the duties
- experience with dexterity and safety
- ability to interpret instructions and specifications
- ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- ability to work without more than normal supervision
- understanding of appropriate work practices
Job Duties
- Clean wards, patient rooms, storerooms, offices, corridors, restrooms, shower rooms, and other areas
- replenish supplies of paper towels, toilet paper, hand sanitizers, and soap in dispensers
- sweep, mop, scrub (machine) floors, vacuum carpets and upholstered furniture, clean light globes and Venetian blinds, wash walls, windows, and ceilings by climbing small ladders, refill toilet tissue and towel dispensers and move furniture
- address spills quickly, discard trash, install light bulbs in halls and rooms, and vacuum and polish floors
- defrost and clean patient care refrigerators and ice machines in nourishment kitchen areas
- provide bed-making services in patient care areas and OD rooms
- clean mattresses, springs, bed frames, bedside stands, bed tables, etc. in patient rooms
- empty trash and wastebaskets, replace liners
- transport general refuse, regulated medical waste and recycling to central collection areas
- carry out assignments with minimal supervision
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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