Housekeeper II, FT, 6a-230p, Every other weekend REQUIRED

Unity Health; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health in Arkansas is seeking a Hospital Environmental Services associate to perform indirect patient care by cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining floors to keep the facility sanitary and safe for patients, associates, and guests.

The role follows infection control policies, removes trash and biohazardous waste, and maintains equipment in good condition. This is a first shift position, 6:00am to 2:30pm, 40 hours per week with a bi-weekly weekend schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; must read and write.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Physical stamina to sit, walk, bend, push carts and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Safety sensitive: YES

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect to maintain sanitary, safe floors for patients, associates and guests.
• Follow infection control, housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Remove trash/biohazardous waste from all areas per policies.
• Maintain equipment and request supplies as needed.

Skills

Read/Write ability

Physical stamina

Policy compliance

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.

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.

This is a first shift position. The hours are 6:00am to 2:30pm. It is a bi-weekly schedule with rotating weekends. You are required to work the weekend.

40 Hours a week.

• 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