Housekeeper II, FT

Unity Health; Newport (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health in Newport, AR seeks a full-time Manual Labor associate to maintain a clean, safe hospital environment. The role focuses on cleaning, disinfecting floors, and supporting infection control to protect patients and staff.

Duties include removing trash and biohazardous waste, requesting supplies, and keeping equipment clean and functional. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to lift up to 50 lbs; safety-sensitive position is observed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to sit, walk, bend, push carts and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Safety sensitive position (some roles classified as safety sensitive).

Responsibilities

• Perform indirect patient care by cleaning and disinfecting floors and keeping areas sanitary and hazard-free.
• Follow infection control and housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Remove trash and biohazardous waste, and contaminated linen per procedures.
• Request cleaning supplies and maintain equipment in clean, working condition.

Skills

Read/write skills

Understanding instructions

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Newport, AR, US

17 days ago Requisition ID: 4133

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