ENV SVCS WKR/HOUSEKEEPER

UHS Physician Careers; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services operates the HOPE Center in Sacramento, a 16-bed psychiatric facility. The Housekeeper performs daily janitorial and maintenance duties to keep patient rooms, offices and public areas clean and safe in accordance with OSHA and JCAHO standards.

The role requires a high school diploma, two years in janitorial work (healthcare preferred), and CPR certification; training on safety and use of tools is provided. Flexibility for variable shifts is common.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years in janitorial, light maintenance and safety duties, preferably in health care.
• Must understand safety procedures and operate basic hand/power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning of patient rooms, offices and public areas.
• Vacuum, dust, mop, sweep and remove trash as directed by supervisor.
• Assist Plant Operations Director and Housekeeping Supervisor as needed.
• Occasionally clean biohazards or other bodily fluids as required.
• Report safety or health concerns affecting patients or staff.

Skills

Janitorial experience

Healthcare environment awareness

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location & Compensation

• SACRAMENTO, California
• Behavioral Health, House Keeping
• Varied
• 370695
• HOPE Center
• USD $24.50/Hr.
• USD $36.74/Hr.

Responsibilities

The Heritage Oaks Patient Enrichment Center, more commonly known as the ‘HOPE Center,’ is a newly constructed, state of the art, 16-bed, Psychiatric Health Facility, serving the acute psychiatric needs of the community in concert with the Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services.

The Housekeeper is responsible for daily janitorial and maintenance duties such as cleaning patient rooms, offices, and public areas, while ensuring a safe and risk preventive environment within OSHA & JCAHO regulations. This position also monitors the facility grounds, responds to all emergency situations as needed or requested.

• Perform routine cleaning tasks of patients’ rooms, offices and public areas as assigned by supervisor: Vacuum, dust, mop, sweep and take out trash.
• Assist Plant Operations Director and Housekeeping Supervisor needed.
• At times, may have to clean biohazards or other bodily fluid.
• Report any situations that may affect the health and well-being of patients or employees.
• Perform preventitive maintenance tasks for the facility as needed and directed for their supervisor.

We are committed to providing service excellence to all and ensuring our patients receive the optimal level of care that will be most beneficial to their health and recovery.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required. On-the-job training provided.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years experience in janitorial, light maintenance and security/safety duties, preferably in a health care facility preferred. Must have experience in operating a variety of hand/power tools and equipment ensuring proper safety precautions. Incumbent must have an understanding of Ohm's Law and Refrigeration theory, as well as experience in the area of building maintenance and basic mechanical engineering.

Additional Requirements

• CPR Certification required.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Incumbent may be required to work variable shifts, overtime and flexible hours.
• Completion of Handle with Care class within 30 days of employment and prior to participating in a code green is required.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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