Housekeeper, FT, every other Weekend REQUIRED

Unity Health • Searcy, AR

42d

About The Position

The Housekeeper performs indirect patient care by cleaning and maintaining hospital areas in a hygienically clean, sanitary, orderly, attractive, and hazard-free condition for patients, associates, and guests. Duties may include cleaning occupied and unoccupied patient areas; cleaning and disinfecting areas and floors with approved solutions; handling trash, biohazardous waste, and contaminated soiled linen according to department policies and procedures; and requesting supplies and equipment as needed. The role requires following infection-control practices, housekeeping policies and procedures, and safety guidelines. Housekeepers must maintain equipment by keeping it clean, neat, and in working condition, and must be familiar with the physical locations of hospital departments.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week on a bi-weekly schedule from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Working every other weekend is required. The position is classified as safety sensitive. Associates actively using medical marijuana are excluded from employment in safety-sensitive positions, even if they possess a valid medical marijuana card.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to sufficiently read and write.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to set priorities, organize workload, and efficiently use supplies and equipment.
• Maintain good physical and emotional well-being.
• Ability to sit, walk, bend, and push carts and other equipment; lift up to 50 pounds.
• Working every other weekend is required.
• Previous experience is desirable but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous housekeeping experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean occupied and unoccupied patient areas.
• Clean and disinfect areas and maintain floors using approved solutions.
• Maintain an environment that is hygienically clean, sanitary, orderly, attractive, and free of hazards.
• Handle trash, biohazardous waste, and contaminated soiled linen according to policies and procedures.
• Request cleaning supplies and equipment as needed.
• Maintain equipment by keeping it clean, neat, and in working order, following suggested manufacturer practices.
• Follow infection-control practices, housekeeping department policies and procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of the physical locations of hospital departments.

What This Job Offers

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