Housekeeper Jobs

Responsibilities

River Vista Behavioral Health sits along the bluffs overlooking the San Joaquin River, this brand new, 128-bed facility, will provide high-quality and advanced behavioral health services to residents and visitors in the Central Valley. The new hospital will employ more than 250 people, including clinicians, nurses, mental health technicians, support staff and administration.

We are currently seeking a compassionate and hardworking HOUSEKEEPERS to be part of our Environmental Services Team. The Housekeeper is responsible for daily housekeeping routines such as cleaning patient rooms, offices, and public areas, while ensuring a safe and risk preventive environment within OSHA and Infection Control regulations.

Qualifications

Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in housekeeping duties, preferably in a health care facility.

Additional Requirements: Must be able to work with minimal supervision. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist Housekeeping Supervisor and Manager as needed.
• Comply with established measures for infection control, OSHA regulations and Safety/Risk Management plans, policies and procedures.
• Assist in any emergencies that may arise.
• Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
• Keep cleaning supplies and equipment safely stored when not in use and away from patient access when in use.
• Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
• Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures..
• Assist in assuring a safe and risk preventive environment.
• Report any situations that may affect the health and well-being of patients or employees.
• Use time constructively and in an organized manner to accomplish assigned responsibilities.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks of patients rooms, offices and public areas as assigned by supervisor (dusting/vacumming/mop/sweep/disenfectants/refill supplies/ensure adequate linens)
• Address patients, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and respectful manner.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers; ability to read and speak English.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of all code procedures.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric).
• Ability to recommend/take corrective courses of action that would improve the functioning of the department’s systems.
• Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic housekeeping duties.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of risk and safety precautions.
• Ability to meet corporate deadlines.
• Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
• Ability to use good judgement and to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPECIAL DEMANDS

THIS SECTION DESCRIBES HOW AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION CURRENTLY PERFORMS THE FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION. MODIFICATIONS TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS JOB MAY BE PERFORMED WILL BE REVIEWED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.

• Ability to operate machinery and equipment as listed below.
• Ability to read, write and follow simple instructions.
• Ability to use hands in the performance of cleaning duties and the use of cleaning equipment.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds may be required without assistance.
• Ability to exert up to 80 pounds of force to move objects.
• Ability to work a 40-hour work week.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, balance, push, pull, and twist.
• Ability to respond to exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
• Ability to handle a variety of repetitive tasks.
• Ability to move continuously is required in the completion of job requirements.
• Ability to work under any weather conditions inside or out without regard for temperature, anytime of the day or night.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, And Other Work Aides

THIS SECTION DESCRIBES THOSE MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER WORK AIDES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION MUST BE ABLE TO USE.

• Cleaning agents.
• Vacuums, byffers, extractors, dispensers, and other related equipment.
• Cleaning carts.
• Telephone and paging system.
• Policies, procedures, plans and program manuals.

Additional Requirements

A strong knowledge of The Joint Commission, HCFA, OSHA regulations, and patient rights standards and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.

One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. UHS is recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies.

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