Housekeeping Aid (Leader)

Incumbent performs a variety of housekeeping aid leader duties in all areas of the Augusta Veterans Affair Health Care System. He/she will be required to adhere to various policies and practices that guide Environmental Services daily operations. Major duties and responsibilities will include: Assisting with the delegation of duties on a daily and a project-by-project basis; Coordinating work with supervisors of other services within the positions area of jurisdiction so as not to interrupt patient care or other activities; Cleaning all patient areas and corridor spaces throughout the medical center, operating rooms, and all other areas as assigned; Planning and scheduling daily and weekly assignments, taking into consideration the availability of personnel and equipment to meet established priorities; Determining the equipment and cleaning materials needed for each job; Training staff to ensure the use of patient centered care principles in terms of customer service to patients, family members, and personnel; Providing on-the job training for co-workers and new employees; Keepings subordinates abreast of proper methods, procedures and uses of equipment and supplies; Ensuring all safety regulations and procedures are observed and may on occasion be required to conduct training classes on specific safety issues; Inspecting assigned areas to assure the timely accomplishment of employee assignments, sanitation levels are maintained, equipment properly cared for and that associated housekeeping objectives are accomplished in an expedient and timely manner; Perform duties of a Housekeeping Work Leader Provides proper cleaning, sanitation, and follows infection control guidelines Appropriate supplies and equipment use, maintenance and personal hygiene and safety Customer Service and communication Work Schedule: Sunday - Saturday : 11:00 pm - 7:30am. 40 hours a week with rotating schedule that may include weekends and holidays, Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid (Leader)/PD99913-S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized