Job Details

Title: Housekeeper

State Role Title:Hsekeep &/or Apparel Worker I

Hiring Range: $16.00-$17.00

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location:J&C VCC

Agency Website:www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This role is essential to infection prevention, resident comfort, and overall facility appearance in a healthcare setting.

Why Join Us?
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring smooth staffing operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Key Responsibilities
• Clean and sanitize resident rooms, bathrooms, hallways, dining areas, offices, and common spaces
• Disinfect high-touch surfaces in accordance with infection control and facility protocols
• Collect, remove, and properly dispose of trash, biohazard materials, and recyclables
• Replenish cleaning supplies, paper products, and personal protective equipment as needed
• Follow established cleaning schedules and special cleaning requests
• Use cleaning chemicals, equipment, and machinery safely and correctly
• Follow all OSHA, CDC, and facility infection control guidelines
• Assist with terminal cleaning of rooms after resident discharge or transfer

Additional Considerations

What We're Looking For
• Previous housekeeping experience in a healthcare or long-term care setting preferred
• Knowledge of infection control in a nursing home environment is a plus
• Flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays, may be required
• Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check.

For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at www.jobs.virginia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.

If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability, use this link: or call DARS at 800-###-####.

Contact Information

Name: Latarsha Jordan

Phone: 757-###-####

Email: ...@dvs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-###-####.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.