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

Unity Health; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health in Jacksonville, AR is seeking a housekeeping associate to support indirect patient care by cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining sanitary floors across patient areas. You will follow infection control and safety policies, remove waste and contaminated linen, and ensure equipment is clean and ready for use.

The shift runs 1 PM to 9:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with every other weekend. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, ability to read/write, and ability to lift

Qualifications

• Must be able to sufficiently read and write.
• 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.
• Previous experience desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, and maintain floors to keep patient areas sanitary.
• Follow infection control and housekeeping policies to safety guidelines.
• Remove trash and biohazardous waste; handle contaminated linen per procedures.
• Request cleaning supplies and maintain equipment in working condition.

Skills

Reading writing

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

• 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

• 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

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.

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