Housekeeper, FT, 11a to 730p, Every Other Weekend REQUIRED

Unity-Health; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health is hiring a Housekeeper for a full-time mid-shift role in Searcy, AR. The position covers cleaning patient areas, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and following infection control policies. Hours are 11:00am to 7:30pm, bi-weekly weekends, with a 40-hour workweek.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, ability to read and write, and lift up to 50 lbs. Safety-sensitive responsibilities apply due to patient safety considerations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; ability to read and write.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions; good physical condition.
• Lift up to 50 lbs; comply with infection control and safety policies.
• Experience in housekeeping is desirable but not required; safety sensitive role.

Responsibilities

• Housekeeper I/II responsibilities include cleaning patient areas and maintaining a hygienic environment.
• Handle waste per policy; follow infection control and safety procedures; maintain equipment.

Skills

Reading & writing

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Infection control adherence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Housekeeper, FT, 11a to 730p, Every Other Weekend REQUIRED

Full Time Manual Labor Searcy, AR, US

• Education: High school diploma or GED. Must be able to sufficiently read and write.
• Training and Experience: Ability to understand written and oral instructions. Maintains good physical and emotional well being. Job requires a great deal of sitting, walking, bending, pushing carts and other equipment, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Job Knowledge: Exhibit ability to set priorities, organize work load, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment. Previous experience desirable but not required.
• Safety Sensitive: YES. In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.

DESCRIPTION:

Housekeeper I:
Performs indirect patient care, which includes but is not limited to, cleaning occupied and unoccupied patient areas and maintaining an environment which is hygienically clean and free of hazards for the well being of patient, other associates, and self. An understanding and willingness to follow infection control, housekeeping department policies and procedures, and safety. Needs to be knowledgeable with the physical location of all departments (i.e., CCU - OB - ER - etc.). Handle all waste according to proper policy and procedures. Clean, disinfect areas using approved solutions. Request cleaning supplies and equipment as needed. Maintain equipment - keep it clean, neat, and in working order.

Housekeeper II:
Performs indirect patient care by cleaning/disinfecting and maintaining floors in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive fashion free of hazards for the well being of patients, other associates, and self. An understanding and willingness to follow infection control, housekeeping department policies and procedures, and safety guidelines. Remove trash/biohazardous waste, and contaminated soiled linen from all areas of the hospital according to housekeeping policies and procedures. Request cleaning supplies and equipment as needed, maintains equipment - keeping it clean, neat, and in working condition - following suggested manufacturer practices.

This is a Mid-shift position. The hours are 11:00am to 7:30pm. It's a bi-weekly schedule, working every other weekend. Every other weekend is required.
40 Hours a week.