Housekeeper II, FT

Unity-Health; Newport (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health in Newport, AR seeks a Full Time Manual Labor teammate to support a clean, safe hospital environment. You will perform indirect patient care by cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining floors in a sanitary, hazard-free area to protect patients and staff.

The role requires following infection control and safety guidelines, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in a team. Previous healthcare housekeeping experience is desirable but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and write to understand instructions.
• Must maintain physical and emotional well-being; lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Performs indirect patient care by cleaning and disinfecting and maintaining floors in a sanitary, orderly, and hazard-free environment.
• Request cleaning supplies and equipment as needed and maintain equipment in good condition according to policies.
• Remove trash/biohazardous waste and contaminated linens following policies.

Skills

Reading and writing

Physical stamina

Understanding instructions

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Newport, AR, US

• 1. Education: High school diploma or GED. Must be able to sufficiently read and write.
• 2. 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.
• 3. Job Knowledge: Exhibit ability to set priorities, organize work load, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment. Previous experience desirable but not required.
• 4. 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:

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.