Housekeeping Worker - part-time

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

NVMHI in Northern Virginia is seeking a Housekeeping Worker to join the housekeeping department part-time (with no benefits). The role involves maintaining cleanliness in the hospital, exchanging linens, and disposing of refuse while moving furniture and reporting repairs.

Must be able to lift and stand for long periods and follow instructions. Shifts run from 07:00 am to 2:30 pm, with alternating weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, stoop, bend, pull, push, reach, and stand for extended period of time.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and use of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Ability to perform a variety of cleaning tasks.
• Ability to follow oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in the hospital and housekeeping areas.
• Exchange linens and manage laundry tasks as needed.
• Distribute and dispose of refuse in designated areas.
• Move furniture and equipment as required and report repairs.
• Identify and report items in need of repair.

Skills

Lifting and physical endurance

Cleaning methods

Cleaning tasks

Following oral instructions

Job description

Title: Housekeeping Worker
State Role Title: W79071
Hiring Range: $17.25/hr.
Pay Band: 1
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Northern VA Mental Health Inst
Agency Website: www.dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/nvmhi/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

NVMHI has an exciting new opportunity for a team member to work day shift in our housekeeping department part‑time (with no benefits) to maintain cleanliness in the hospital, exchange linens, gather and dispose of refuse, move furniture and equipment around, and identify and report items for repair. The successful candidate must have the ability to lift, stoop, bend, pull, push, reach, and stand for an extended period of time, have knowledge of cleaning methods and tools, be capable of following oral and written instructions, and have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of NVMHI staff. Perform other duties as assigned. Day Shift Hours: 07:00 am to 2:30 pm with alternating weekends!

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to lift, stoop, bend, pull, push, reach, and stand for extended period of time.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and use of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Ability to perform a variety of cleaning tasks.
• Ability to follow oral instructions.

Additional Considerations

Prior experience in a hospital setting.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS).

Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx

Contact Pathways

Led by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, the Career Pathways grant will help nearly 500 Virginians with disabilities, including young adults and veterans, gain new skills and credentials through Career Pathways to seek employment in competitive, high‑demand, high‑quality occupations.

www.vadars.org or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone #) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

NVMHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

Name: Tina Bielonwu

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS at 800-552-5019. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.