Housekeeping Aid Work Leader

2 Page Resume Limit DOES APPLY for this position The Housekeeping Aid Work Leader works within Environmental Management Service (EMS) at the Dayton VA Medical Center (VAMC), Dayton, Ohio. The purpose of this position is to lead a wide variety of duties of the Sanitation Section of Environmental Management Service (EMS), leading WG-1, WG-2 Housekeeping Aids, and various Compensated Work Therapy Patients. Duties include: Disassembles medical equipment as necessary for disinfection, including such complex items as Spirometers, Humidifiers, suction pumps, IV monitors, electronic thermometers, feeding pumps, and oxygen equipment, these duties require skilled, careful handling of parts and the complete elimination of dust particles, lint or other visible contaminants. Performs for extended periods of time while standing, stooping, or lifting. Moves furniture. Provides guidance and directs the work of assigned employees, evaluates completed work. Operates and cleans industrial type power cleaning equipment including burnishers, buffing machines, auto scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, ride on scrubbers. Resolve problems during the completion of work in accordance with instructions, policies, previous training, or accepted practices in the occupation. Routinely assists in planning, coordinating and scheduling employees to ensure all assigned areas receive adequate coverage. Routinely assists in the maintenance of current and accurate records including but not limited to: quality reporting, CMR inventory, employee training and daily reports. Use computer systems to input work requests, time and attendance for housekeeping staff in absence of the supervisor. Consistently follows infectious control protocol to include but not limited to: Hand washing, personal hygiene, and following universal precautions. Ensures that all housekeeping chemicals/supplies are properly labeled secured and maintained according to established procedure. Work Schedule: Full-Time, 1st and 2nd shift availability. Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Work Leader/PD91301A Physical Requirements: The position requires periods of long standing, bending, crouching and walking. Employee pushes carts that can weigh up to 200-300 lbs. Moving and lifting of equipment that can range in weight between 80 and 200 lbs. Requires considerable stooping and bending. Should be able to use a computer for data entry and use a hand truck. Tension and stress are induced by the critical nature of producing work results on a pre-established time frame as well as in emergent situations. May be required to transport documents and patient care items throughout the facility, either hand carried or pushing a delivery cart. Must be able to maneuver in a tight work area. Must be able to make quick judgments and take fast action in emergent situations. Must maintain an active driver's license and insurance in order to operate government trucks and TMS training.