Housekeeping Aid

Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Amarillo
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/01/2022. 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 of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
Dexterity and SafetyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Special Aptitude - Housekeeping WorkWithout more than normal supervisionWork Practices Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Position requires heavy lifting (45 pounds and over), heavy carrying (45 pounds) and over, straight pulling (6 hours) , pushing (6 hours) , reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking (8 hours), standing (8 hours), crawling (4 hours), kneeling (6 hours), repeated bending (4 hours), climbing, only legs (1 hour), near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/50, an to 20/100in the other, both eyes required, ability to distinguish basic colors, hearing (aid permitted), and emotional and mental stability, Working Conditions: Exposure to various contagions and infections may occur as well as cuts from sharp objects found in trash; wet floors present slip hazards, and skin rashes or allergies due to disinfectants are possible. Incumbent may be subject to occasional noise, skin irritations, cuts or bruises. Incumbent must work in close proximity to patients that are ill, and protecting self using preventative immunizations is important. Incumbent must utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) and standard procedures to minimize risks as stated.

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