Laundry Worker
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Summary This position is located within the Environmental Management Service (EMS), Audie L. Murphy Campus (ALMC) of the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS), San Antonio, Texas. Responsibilities The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define who we are, our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence ( I CARE ).As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Major Duties: Maintain adequate clean linen/pillow levels on all units with a 24-hour supply each day. Folding clean linen. Establishing user quotas. Conducting linen inventories. Requesting linen items from the consolidated textile facility. Delivering clean linen and pillows to end users. Collecting soiled linens from various collection points. Perform walk-through inspections (prior to delivery) on units to determine exact needs to keep units to par levels. Clean and disinfect linen folding table located in the linen room. Clean assigned nurse servers, exchange carts, floor carts and other types of linen distribution systems utilized in assigned areas. Prepare and exchange carts for assigned areas by end of day in preparation for delivery at start of next day. Deliver employee uniforms to the employee uniform room. Make special deliveries to units as requested to accommodate patient care needs. Ensure all carts, baskets, and exchange carts are covered during time linen is being delivered. Practice and enforce all sanitary measures to minimize cross contamination of clean linen. Be familiar with names and identification of all linen items and their primary use. Be familiar with items from Sterile Processing and Distribution and Patient Care Services (slings, mitts, lift restraints, non-skid socks, hip protectors, etc.) to be included in daily deliveries. Fill Scrub Avail scrub dispensing machine, and process and issue Scrub Avail cards to eligible employees as per policy. Check and evaluate general purpose linen items for fair wear and tear, and pull from use if applicable. Tag and send items needing repair to the sewing machine operator. Assist with unloading clean linen carts from laundry truck, and loading soiled linen carts onto laundry truck. Moving carts on wheels weighing approximately 600-700 pounds throughout the medical facility. Serve as back up to Patient Assistance Program Clerk in picking up and delivering patient personal clothing and valuables, inventorying and safeguarding. Work Schedule: 0700-1530 Monday - Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD02408A Physical Requirements: Heavy Lifting (45 pounds and over);Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds); straight pulling (6hrs); pushing (6hrs); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking (6hrs); standing (6hrs); kneeling (2hrs); repeated bending (8hrs); climbing; use of legs and arms; both legs required; operation for crane; truck; tractor; or motor vehicle; specific visual requirement (specify) 20/40 binocular; both eyes required; ability to distinguish basic colors; ability to distinguish shades of colors; and hearing. Working Conditions: Outside and inside; Excessive heat; Excessive humidity; Excessive noise, intermittent; Dust; Solvents (degreasing agents); Slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Working around machinery with moving parts; Working around moving objects or vehicles; Working on ladders or scaffolding; Vibration; Working closely with others; Cleaning solutions Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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 Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Materials Operation of Equipment/Machinery Technical Practices Without more than normal supervision Work 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. Education There is no education qualification requirement for this position. Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.