Healthcare Agency Housekeeper-25703508

San Diego County Public Defender’s Office; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare organization seeks a Healthcare Agency Housekeeper to perform vital housekeeping services in designated healthcare areas. Candidates must have at least 3 months of verifiable housekeeping experience in healthcare facilities and strong communication skills. Willingness to work holidays and weekends is essential, and the position offers an annual salary of $45,656. Join the team dedicated to maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients.

Qualifications

• 3 months of paid verifiable housekeeping or custodial experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping services in designated areas of healthcare facilities.
• Ensure cleanliness in environments with potential health risks.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work weekends

Experience with caustic chemicals

Handling difficult situations

Job description

If you have previous experience performing housekeeping services in a hospital, healthcare facility, commercial, or business setting, and are interested in joining a team working for the County of San Diego, this may be the opportunity for you. Apply now!

Healthcare Agency Housekeeper

Interviews will take place on Tuesdays. Candidates are eligible for hire at an annual salary of $45,656.00, with hourly rates and premiums to be discussed.

The Health and Human Services Agency seeks qualified applicants for the role of Healthcare Agency Housekeeper, responsible for independently performing housekeeping services within designated areas of hospitals or healthcare facilities where patients may be present.

Immediate vacancies are located at:

• Edgemoor Distinct Part-Skilled Nursing Facility, 655 Park Center Drive, Santee, CA. Watch a video about Edgemoor Hospital here.
• San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital, 3853 Rosecrans St., San Diego, CA 92110.

Review the complete Healthcare Agency Housekeeper job description, including duties, qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Interviews and Hiring Process

Interviews will be held on Tuesdays. Job offers will follow shortly after. Candidates should be ready to complete background paperwork immediately upon receiving a job offer. Current county employees may be exempt from additional background screening.

• Job Offer and Background Process: Shortly after interviews.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: About 3 days after successful background check.
• Start Date: Based on medical screening completion or a mutually agreed date.

If not selected, you may have future opportunities to apply.

Qualifying Experience

At least three (3) months of paid verifiable housekeeping or custodial experience in a hospital, healthcare, or commercial setting.

The Department of Human Resources employs Blind Applicant Screening to ensure fairness, removing personal identifiers from applications.

The most qualified candidates, based on evaluation, will be invited for interviews. Be sure to detail your experience meeting minimum requirements in both the Work Experience and Supplemental Questionnaire sections of your application. Resumes alone are not accepted.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Communicate effectively
• Be willing to work holidays, weekends, and rotating shifts
• Work in environments with potential exposure to caustic chemicals and contagious diseases
• Handle situations involving occasionally violent or hostile individuals or patients with mental illness

Desirable Traits

Effective communication, customer focus, respectfulness, drive for excellence, teamwork, continuous learning, ethical behavior, and adaptability.

Employment Conditions

Pre-employment includes background checks, fingerprinting, and medical screening. Additional investigations may be required based on job duties. Current employees may be exempt.

Evaluation

Qualified candidates will be listed on a six-month employment list based on their application and questionnaire scores. Ensure all information provided is complete and accurate. Successful initial screening leads to individual review and verification. Candidates will also undergo an oral comprehension test and background check before appointment.

Notes

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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