Location: Truth Or Consequences,NM, USA
$15.69 - $21.97 Hourly $32,645 - $45,703 Annually This position is a Pay Band 25 Posting Details THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE. POSITION IS LOCATED IN TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM Why does the job exist? This position exits because of our veterans that live in this facility. Provide a clean, germ free, safe environment for the residents, their families, visitors and staff. How does it get done? Incumbents work under supervision providing housekeeping services such as, walls, mirrors, dusting, windows, bathrooms, collecting and disposing trash, and disinfectants to control odor and germs. Attends trainings and meeting. Who are the customers? The primary customer are the brave men and women that answered our nations call, executed their duties and now are unable to live in their respective communities due to failing health. This job will also support the widows of the service men and women to include parents that have lost children in combat (Gold Star Parents) Ideal Candidate Must work well with the elderly and dementia people. Work well by themselves and work well with others. Have a positive attitude. Be flexible with change of work assignment Minimum Qualification Eighth grade education. Employment Requirements Employment is subject to criminal background check pursuant to New Mexico Caregivers Criminal Screening Act, (Sections 29-17-2 through 29-17-5 NMSA 1978 and 7.1.9.1 through 7.1.9.11 NMAC) and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Safe Food Handling Certificate or receive within 1 week of date of hire. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training. Must sign and observe confidentiality agreement. Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language. Occasional travel for training & meetings and driving a State of NM owned motor vehicle may be required; Working hours may include weekends, holidays, overtime, and callback hours. Essential functions of the job and specific physical ability requirements will be available at the time of interview or may be obtained at the New Mexico Veterans' Home Human Resources office. Working Conditions Work is performed in an indoor setting within a long-term facility. Walking throughout the facility and frequent communication and interaction with residents, staff, and the public. Periods of walking, standing, bending pushing, pulling, lifting, and stretching for a variety of activities may be required. Must be able to function under pressure and stressful situations Health hazards such as exposure to contagious viruses and diseases. May also include routine exposure to public, fellow employees, and facility resident illness, stressful situation, and bodily fluids, as well as exposure to physical and/or verbal abuse. Occasional travel for training & meetings and driving a State of NM owned motor vehicle may be required; some lifting; extended hours to meet deadlines will be required. Working hours may include on-call, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and callback hours. Essential functions of the job and physical ability requirements will be available at the time of interview or may be obtained at the New Mexico Veterans' Home Human Resources Office Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information: Berna Garcia (575) ###-####. Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.