Housekeeping Aid Supervisor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Chicago, IL seeks a Housekeeping Aid Supervisor to oversee the distribution of uniforms and textiles, manage linen operations, and supervise housekeeping activities to support patient care and the EMS goals.

The role includes training staff and coordinating with other departments to maintain high cleanliness and safety standards. The position requires strong supervision, dexterity, safety awareness, and the ability to manage records and schedules across the

Qualifications

• Experience in leading housekeeping or similar teams.
• Ability to interpret instructions and safety standards.
• Experience handling uniforms, textiles, and environment of care processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily distribution of uniforms and textiles and maintain records.
• Manage linen collection, servicing, and distribution across the Medical Center.
• Oversee surgical scrub/linen automated dispensing and return program.
• Coordinate work with other service supervisors to avoid disrupting patient care.
• Ensure cleaning of patient areas, corridors, operating rooms, and other spaces.
• Assign tasks to subordinates and ensure adherence to policies and schedules.
• Provide on-the-job training to staff as needed.
• Update work practices to reflect patient care changes.
• Inspect areas for cleanliness, maintenance needs, and equipment condition.
• Follow procedures and safety standards and adjust as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervise operations

Coordination

Dexterity & safety

On-the-job training

Job description

Summary

The HOUSEKEEPING AID SUPERVISOR position is located at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (JBVAMC) - Chicago - IL. The primary purpose of this position is to exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in supporting and performing task (e.g. - textile distribution - uniform distribution - and training - and environment of care) associated with the EMS goals and objectives.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required - but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge - skills - and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element - which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions - Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Work Practices Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience - including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. - Peace Corps - AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. - professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies - knowledge - and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience - including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Duties

• Supervise the daily distribution of uniforms and textiles to the designated areas and persons and ensures record keeping is timely and accurate
• Responsible for linen collection - servicing - and distribution throughout the Medical Center - and is responsible for Linen/Laundry Management and Distribution - Patient Effects - and Housekeeping - and reports any problem areas to the Environment of Care Specialist (ECS)
• Responsible for the surgical scrub/linen automated dispensing and return program
• Coordinate work with supervisors of other services within the positions area of jurisdiction so as not to interrupt patient care or other activities
• Responsible for the cleaning of all patient areas - corridor spaces throughout Medical Center - Operating Rooms - and all other areas as assigned
• The position is responsible for assuring the efficient and economical accomplishment of work assignments of subordinates within established policies and schedules set by higher levels of supervision
• Provides on-the job training for subordinates as individual needs dictate
• Due to the constant change in the type of patients - provides proper on-the-job training to ensure the housekeeping duties are effectively accomplished
• Inspects assigned areas to assure the timely accomplishment of employee assignments - sanitation levels are maintained - equipment properly cared for and that associated housekeeping objectives are accomplished in an expedient and timely manner
• Responsible for the quality inspection of assigned areas - recording discrepancies in cleanliness - needed maintenance repairs - broken - or inadequately stored furnishings and equipment
• Works independently following up on all work assignments to ensure that established procedures - work assignments and safety standards are being properly applied and adjusting as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: 7:00am to 3:30pm
• Monday - Friday 11:00pm to 7:30am and Friday - Tuesday 3:00pm to 11:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor/PD233770 Physical Requirements: The position demands continuous walking - standing - stooping - kneeling - pulling - and pushing
• The work requires the occasional use of heavy powered cleaning equipment (e.g. - wall washers - industrial type buffers) weighing over 50 pounds
• The duties necessitate considerable dexterity - hand - foot - and eye coordination - and concentration as well as visual acuity to see dirt - dust and debris.