Patient Care Housekeeping Aide

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Augusta (ME)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 25,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Housekeeping Aid to maintain clean and safe patient areas within VA facilities. The role involves cleaning wards, patient rooms, and common areas, with duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and replenishing supplies. The position requires physical effort and adherence to safety protocols.

The job emphasizes teamwork with Veterans staff and the ability to follow supervision, with a full-time schedule to be determined by facility needs.

Qualifications

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.
Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge - skills - and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions on your resume.
SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element.

Responsibilities

The housekeeping aides who maintain VA facilities are essential to the patient care experience.
As a Housekeeping Aid, you will perform a full range of light and heavy cleaning duties.
Duties include cleaning wards, patient rooms, storerooms, offices, corridors, restrooms, and other areas.
Sweep, mop, scrub floors, vacuum carpets, empty waste baskets, and clean walls and windows.
Work schedule: Full-time; shift and days off determined by facility needs.