Job Description
About this role Healthcare Staffing Professionals has an immediate need for a Healthcare Agency Housekeeper to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility located in San Diego, CA.
Pay Rate : $21/hr
Location : San Diego, CA - Part Time
Job Duties :
- Cleans and disinfects patient care areas, bath tubs, showers, restroom fixtures, drinking fountains, clinic/patient care furniture/equipment, windows, doors, and screens, blinds, walls, light fixtures, mirrors, showers and tubs using a variety of cleaning agents and equipment.
- Collects and transports infectious waste and disposes of waste in locked regulated bins.
- Cleans isolation rooms and patient bodily fluid spills using infection control techniques.
- Assists in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for the patients.
- Displays a positive and caring attitude toward patients and visitors.
- Replenishes lavatory supplies and cleaning materials.
- Cares for and cleans floors by sweeping, mopping, stripping, sealing, waxing, and buffing floor areas.
- Ensures public safety in work areas by posting notices, roping off areas to passage or other such methods.
- Vacuums, shampoos, spot cleans and/or deep steam cleans carpets and upholstered furniture; moves furniture incidental to cleaning activities.
- Dusts, polishes and cleans desks, tables, shelves, cabinets, woodwork and other furniture including metal.
- Cleans and disinfects ice machines, food preparation equipment and clinical equipment.
- Collects and disposes of recycled materials, medical waste and/or trash.
- Empties and cleans waste receptacles.
- Replaces soiled linens, draperies and cubicle curtains; distributes patient laundry and clean linen.
- Keeps work station, utility or storage rooms, and equipment clean and in orderly condition.
- Prepares work activity logs and initiates requests to replenish supplies.
- Services and makes minor repairs to tools and equipment.
- Makes hospital beds (Edgemoor facility).
- Cleans entrance ways and public use areas outside buildings and other such activities.
- Turns out lights, locks doors, and windows.
- Arranges rooms for patient activities, auxiliary workers and others.
Requirements :
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of:
- General custodial and hospital/healthcare housekeeping techniques
- Mixing and use of cleaning solutions and agents
- Medical waste disposal practices and policies
- Materials, methods, and equipment used in housekeeping and custodial services
- Hazards, accident prevention, and safety practices for housekeeping and custodial work
- Working knowledge of cleanliness and sanitary standards required within hospitals and healthcare facilities
- County customer service objectives and strategies
- Telephone, office, and online etiquette
- Current technology and trends in the profession
- Skills and Abilities to:
- Use cleaning equipment and tools
- Operate floor care scrubbing machine with minimal instruction
- Prepare cleaning materials including the selection of proper tools and cleaning agents
- Perform basic arithmetic calculations, including percentages, fractions, and quantities
- Follow verbal and technical written instructions
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Establish effective working relationships with management, employees, employee representatives and the public representing diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Treat County employees, representatives of outside agencies and members of the public with courtesy and respect
- Keep accurate records
- Communicate effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy
- Provides responsive, high quality service to County employees, representatives of outside agencies and members of the public by providing accurate, complete and up-to-date information, in a courteous, efficient and timely manner
Desirable Traits - Communicates Effectively
- Customer Focused
- Values and Respects Others
- Drives to Excel
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Continuous Learning
- Demonstrates Ethical Behavior
- Supportive of Change
Education/Experience
- Education, training, and/or experience that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
- Qualifying education/experience:
- Three (3) months of verifiable paid housekeeping and/or custodial experience in a hospital, health care facility, or commercial or business setting.
Benefits: - Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Basic Life: $25,000 (100% employer paid)
- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) : $25,000 (100% employer paid)
- Voluntary Life/AD&D: Additional coverage options available for employees, spouses and children (100% employee paid)
- Company 401(k) plans with eligibility from the 1st day of the month following hire.
- Nationwide contract opportunities
- Dedicated Administrative Support Staff
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- Health Assessment
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Additional Resources - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and identity theft recovery
- 24/7 Nurseline for health-related inquiries
- Rula Mental Health Support: Therapy and psychiatry services
- Travel Assistance Program: Medical support and emergency assistance while traveling
- BenefitHub and LifeMart Discounts: Access to discounts on travel, shopping, Pet Insurance, movie tickets, flight and more
- Access HSP's wide range of wellness resources through Anthem's wellness portal.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
TrueBlue, Inc. And its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the application or interview process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact your recruiter directly, employee relations at HR-Advice@trueblue.com , or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. And its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applications individual accessibility needs.
Job details Job reference: HSP/1483135 Pay Rate: $21/HR
Job Tags
Contract work, Part time, Work at office, Immediate start,