Housekeeper, Full-Time (Sacramento)

Northern California Behavioral Health System • Sacramento, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper maintains a clean and sanitary environment throughout the hospital. The role performs housekeeping tasks in patient and non-patient areas, maintains supplies and records, and helps uphold the facility’s safety, security, ethics, and customer-service standards. The Housekeeper also provides receptionist backup and performs related duties as requested.

Requirements

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Basic English usage.
• Knowledge of and skills in applying basic cleaning and housekeeping procedures and methods.
• Maintain confidentiality of patients and staff at all times.
• Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with people of varied social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to collaboration, with the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person or by telephone with a diverse population.
• Ability to give and follow detailed, accurate verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic.
• Ability to see details of objects at close range.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to reach forward, upward, downward, and to the side.
• Ability to sit or stand for at least one hour at a time and repeatedly come and go from the work area throughout the day.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Replenish restroom supplies and maintain records as directed.
• Clean floors in inpatient and non-patient areas.
• Remove trash and waste from designated facility areas.
• Remove and replace soiled linens from designated patient areas.
• Maintain the facility and furnishings in a clean, orderly fashion.
• Follow the organization’s safety and security policies and procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date records on supplies.
• Provide good customer service and represent the facility positively.
• Participate in activities that enhance professional growth and development.
• Follow instructions and meet deadlines.
• Provide backup for the receptionist.
• Perform related duties as requested.
• Uphold the organization’s ethics and customer-service standards.

Benefits

• Health care plan (medical, dental, and vision).
• Retirement 401(k) plan.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED