Position Purpose:

The Housekeeper is responsible for ensuring the San Julian Oasis facility and outdoor area cleanliness, maintenance, and disinfection. This position requires for house keeping and janitorial serviced to be performed in a manner that upholds the JWCH mission to improve the health status and well-being of under-served segments of the population of Los Angeles County. This position will ensure smooth and consistent facility and residence operations.

Principal Responsibilities:

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  Performs job functions as prescribed by job description, established policies, and agency/facility procedures within defined scope of education, training and responsibilities.
  Cleans facility floors and surfaces using prescribed cleaning methods and procedures.
• Mixes appropriate proportions of cleaning and disinfecting materials following safety protocols.
• Sanitizes, dusts, mops and sweeps client room, nurses’ and exam units, front desk reception area, outside garden area, laundry room, computer lab, staff lounge, case manager’s offices, staff restrooms, hallways, utility rooms and administrative offices.
• Cleans and disinfects client bathroom and public restrooms.
• Cleans facility mirrors and windows along with polishing fittings and fixtures.
• Creates and maintains inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Inform Housekeeping & Client Aide/Peer Advocate Supervisors of any cleaning equipment that may need repair or replacement.
• Mix appropriate quantities of cleaning liquids and chemicals in accordance to safety procedures set by the Administration management.
• Maintains a clean and organized storage area for cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Follows highest standards of cleanliness and all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes.
• Coordinates with laundry services to ensure that cleaning rags are available on a constant basis.
• Follows procedures to properly clean medical equipment.
• Uses proper mop heads for designated rooms, and follow color directions to ensure the proper sanitary guidelines.
• Cleans community rooms by taking out trash, sweeping, mopping, clean windows, & mirrors, and counters.
• Responsible to maintain cleanliness in the community dining room, including cleaning spills, sweeping, and wiping tables and chairs.
• Responsible for cleanliness of all equipment related to food service.
• Supports ongoing quality assurance and improvement activities.
• Assists with staff training to ensure high quality facility operations.
• Assists with efforts to assess and improve client satisfaction regarding facility services.
• Participates in and assists with professional development activities.
• Performs other duties and tasks as may be required or assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 year of experience in facility housekeeping service.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• H.S. Diploma or G.E.D.
• Knowledge of Custodial Fundamentals including, Steamer Training Completion, Chemical/Safety Training Completion & Floor Care Certified .
• Light work – exert/lift up to 50-75 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 30-15 lbs. frequently.

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  All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.

Employee Benefits:

JWCH Institute, Inc., offers competitive salaries for all positions. Employees working 30 hours per week or more are provided a monthly allowance which can be used towards medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums. The agency offers sick leave and vacation accrual, 11 paid holidays, jury duty pay, mileage reimbursement, employee parking, direct deposit, credit union, and an employee assistance program. In addition JWCH offers a 401(k) Profit Sharing plan to employees who work a minimum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

Wesley Health Centers, JWCH Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer!