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Housekeeping Aid

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.56 - $27.49
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program

Job Description

The John D Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is a vital institution dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to Veterans and their families. Located in Detroit, Michigan, this medical center forms part of the broader Veterans Health Administration (VHA) system that serves Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan within the VISN 10 network. The VHA system emphasizes a Whole Health approach, which aims to empower Veterans by creating personalized health plans within healing environments and fostering strong connections to the community. This commitment to comprehensive care makes the environment at the medical center dynamic and mission-driven, focusing on improving the... Show More

Job Requirements

  • u.s. citizenship
  • suitability for federal employment determined by background investigation
  • selective services registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification
  • serve one-year probationary period
  • ability to perform physical demands of continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling
  • willingness to use personal protective equipment when required
  • compliance with annual influenza vaccination policy
  • commitment to federal employment and public interest
  • submit complete application by closing date
  • follow instructions to provide required documentation

Job Qualifications

  • evidence of training or experience demonstrating ability to perform housekeeping duties
  • knowledge of cleaning methods and safety practices
  • ability to use cleaning equipment including powered machines
  • ability to work with minimal supervision
  • good physical dexterity and coordination
  • reliability and dependability
  • good communication skills

Job Duties

  • perform light and heavy cleaning duties in VA medical center
  • clean wards, patient rooms, storerooms, offices, corridors, restrooms, shower rooms
  • sweep, mop, scrub floors with machines
  • vacuum carpets and upholstered furniture
  • empty waste baskets
  • clean light globes and Venetian blinds
  • wash walls, windows, ceilings using ladders
  • refill toilet tissue and towel dispensers
  • move furniture
  • carry out assignments with minimal supervision

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Experience

No experience required

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