Housekeeping Aid Supervisor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Environmental Management Services (EMS), seeks a Housekeeping Aid Supervisor to oversee housekeeping and sanitation activities and to manage staff and equipment in support of EMS goals.

The role requires supervising staff, coordinating training, and ensuring adherence to VA regulations and infection control requirements. The position emphasizes leadership, scheduling, discipline, and quality control to meet patient and staff safety

Qualifications

• Qualifications describe a screen-out element and evaluation process.
• Experience can include volunteer work and various duties; seek evidence of capacity to supervise and train staff.
• Duties include counseling, evaluations, and adherence to VA policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervising housekeeping and sanitation activities
• Staffing areas with trained personnel for specific equipment
• Provide counseling and evaluations of staff for performance
• Develop training plans and identify educational needs for staff

Skills

Lead or Supervise

Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Work Practices

Job description

Summary

This position is located within Environmental Management Services (EMS) of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. The primary purpose of this position is to exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in supporting and performing task (e.g. - environment of care - textile distribution and training) associated with the EMS goals and objectives.

Summary

This position is located within Environmental Management Services (EMS) of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. The primary purpose of this position is to exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in supporting and performing task (e.g. - environment of care - textile distribution and training) 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

• Duties: Supervising housekeeping and sanitation activities
• Responsible for administrative function relating to staff and ensures all required supplies & equipment are on hand
• Responsible for staffing all areas with specifically trained personnel for specific equipment
• Has intimate & personal understanding of operational requirements of diverse personnel
• Demonstrates varied leadership styles - based on individual staff or situation presented
• Provides necessary counseling & evaluations of staff - making recommendations & recognition for performance of duty
• Assesses & reviews educational & training needs - as well as developes a plan & training of staff for needed/required training
• Develops & makes recommendations for staff "Incentive Awards" & recognition of exceptional staff
• Provides guidance to staff on best practices & most effective & efficient way to perform duties
• Resolves complaints from staff - grievance groups - management & patients
• Issues disciplinary actions - such as counseling - admonishments - reprimands - & more serious actions
• Meets with customers to resolve issues - while supporting the mission of the VAMC
• Investigates & validates customer complaints & coordinates with supervisors to correct issues
• Conducts comprehensive quality control inspections of areas & equipment
• Ensures staff understands VA regulations - policies & unit SOPs pertaining to patient & staff personal information - unauthorized release off & authorized access of information of files
• Conducts training program to assure that all staff have thorough understanding of infectious control requirements
• Responsible for adherence to all EEO - in accordance with OPM - VAMC requlations & Med Center Guidelines
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - (6:00am - 2:30pm / 7:00am-3:30pm /8:00am-4:30pm / 2:30pm-11:00pm / 3:30pm-12:00md) (subject to change based on the needs of the service)
• Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor/PD99911S 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
• Working Conditions: Work is normally performed indoors with adequate heat - light - and ventilation
• Some work may be performed outdoors where there may be exposed to varying degrees of heat and cold as well as inclement weather
• PPE may be required in some circumstance as exposure to possible contagious diseases - blood and bloody secretion are inherent to this position
• Care is required to avoid serious injuries (i.e. - broken bones) when working on ladders - or when using 30-100-pound power equipment or handling hazardous materials.