Housekeeping Lead — Patient-Centric Care & Training

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Columbia, SC seeks a Housekeeping Aid Leader to oversee Environmental Management Services and ensure patient-centered cleanliness.

The role requires coordinating daily tasks, planning assignments, and training staff to maintain high sanitation standards while complying with safety regulations. The position supports patient care across a medical center setting and involves physical duties consistent with central housekeeping leadership.

Qualifications

• Oversee daily and project-by-project duties
• Coordinate with service supervisors to avoid interrupting patient care
• Clean patient areas, corridors, and other assigned spaces
• Plan and schedule daily and weekly assignments based on personnel/equipment
• Train staff in safety and customer-service principles
• Provide on-the-job training for colleagues and new employees
• Ensure safety regulations are followed and issues safety trainings as needed
• Inspect areas to ensure timely task completion, sanitation, and equipment care

Responsibilities

• Assist with delegation of duties daily and per project.
• Coordinate work with supervisors to avoid disrupting patient care.
• Clean patient areas and corridors across the medical center and ORs.
• Plan and schedule assignments considering staffing and equipment priorities.
• Determine supplies needed for each job and ensure proper use.
• Train staff on patient-centered care, safety, and equipment use.
• Keep subordinates updated on methods and procedures.
• Inspect areas for sanitation, equipment care, and housekeeping objectives.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Columbia, SC seeks a Housekeeping Aid Leader to oversee Environmental Management Services and ensure patient-centered cleanliness.

The role requires coordinating daily tasks, planning assignments, and training staff to maintain high sanitation standards while complying with safety regulations. The position supports patient care across a medical center setting and involves physical duties consistent with central housekeeping leadership.