Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.85 - $26.66
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Family leave
Job Description
The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is a vital part of the Veterans Health Administration, providing comprehensive medical services to America's veterans. Located in Minneapolis, MN, this federal facility is committed to delivering exceptional healthcare and support to those who have served the nation. Part of the VA Midwest Health Care Network, the Minneapolis VA fosters a Whole Health System of care that emphasizes personalized health plans, healing relationships, and strong community connections. This holistic approach ensures veterans receive care that empowers them to live their lives to the fullest. The facility supports a broad range of medical services, including... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- selective services registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- completion of online onboarding process with acceptable identification
- complete all application requirements detailed in the required documents section
- serves a 1-year probationary period
- physical ability to occasionally bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds
- ability to stand 40%, walk 40% and sit 20% of the time
- willing to work in various locations including operating rooms and potentially exposure to cleaning chemicals and bodily fluids
- willingness to comply with seasonal influenza vaccination policy or exemption
- and adhere to Personal Protective Equipment requirements
Job Qualifications
- No formal education requirement
- experience or training demonstrating knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform housekeeping duties
- ability to lead or supervise a small team
- experience with use and maintenance of cleaning tools and equipment
- understanding of work practices related to cleaning and safety
- demonstrated dexterity and safety awareness
- ability to interpret instructions and specifications
- ability to perform tasks efficiently and safely
- previous experience in a custodial or housekeeping role is preferred but not mandatory
Job Duties
- Leads three or more employees in performing their duties while performing the full range of housekeeping tasks
- communicates instructions from the Supervisor to the employees and then validates the completion of the work assigned
- coordinates projects with nurses and other area supervisors to ensure work timely and successful completion
- engages with all employees to provide purpose, direction and motivation in accomplishing all tasks, while training the employee in proper procedures and techniques to meet or exceed desired outcomes of workload and safety
- reports progress of employees to the Supervisor and makes recommendations as necessary, on all matters to include the progress of work, any infractions of policies and procedures, and assures all safety compliance
- cleans areas including outpatient surgery, outpatient clinics, central sterile, clean rooms, patient areas, laboratory, pharmacy, offices, support and patient areas, isolation rooms, storage rooms, corridors, stairwells, toilet rooms, shower rooms, and all other Medical center areas as required
- uses proper procedures in dust mopping, damp mopping, emptying waste receptacles, emptying and replacing medical waste receptacle, washing walls, cleaning light fixtures, and surfaces as necessary, refilling toilet tissue, paper towels and soap dispensers
- makes beds and turns mattresses
- takes the lead in textile distribution and inventory management, uniform management and Patient Assistance Program
- provides on-the-job training to all employees assigned
- identifies and recommends to the Supervisor employees that need remedial training based on observations made in the work site
- moves furniture and sets up conference rooms for meetings, trainings or other events
- scrubs, strips, refinishes, and polishes floors by using hand operated and industrial equipment
- performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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