Housekeeper II, FT, 1pm - 9:30pm M-F and every other weekend

Unity Health; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Unity Health in Jacksonville, Arkansas is seeking candidates for a safety-sensitive position involving indirect patient care. Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining floors to ensure a sanitary environment for patients and other associates.

Must possess a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate the ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines. The role requires physical activities, such as moving furniture and lifting up to 50 lbs. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 1 PM to 9:30 PM and every other weekend.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and write sufficiently.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Maintains good physical and emotional well being.
• Job requires physical activities such as sitting, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform indirect patient care by maintaining sanitary floors.
• Follow infection control and safety guidelines.
• Remove trash and biohazardous waste according to policies.
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of equipment.

Job description

Safety Sensitive Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

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.

Hours

1 PM to 9:30 PM Monday thru Friday and every other weekend.