Housekeeper - RUHS - EVS

Riverside University Health System's-Medical Center is currently recruiting for the position of Housekeeper for the EVS department in Moreno Valley.

This posting will also be used for Arlington campus located in Riverside.

Schedule: W ill be determined by department, subject to change upon department needs.

Under general supervision, uses aseptic techniques to maintain offices, hospital patient units, hospital living quarters, and other assigned areas in the Riverside University Health System (RUHS)-Medical Center, RUHS-Public Health clinics, and the Psychiatric In-patient facility or other facilities as directed; and performs other related duties as required.

The Housekeeper is an entry-level classification and reports to a supervisory or manager level position.

This class is distinguished from the class of Custodian in that the former class performs aseptic cleaning of hospital/healthcare facilities and is responsible for the safe removal of hazardous and contaminated materials.

Interviews will be held at the RUHS-Medical Center in Moreno Valley.• Using aseptic techniques, clean, sweep, wash, and mop floors, walls, beds, furniture, and appliances in offices, restrooms, wards, living quarters, and other hospital/healthcare areas.

• Strip, seal, wax, and polish floors; vacuum and shampoo rugs; clean and disinfect operating rooms.

• Remove contaminated materials from rooms and deposit in the prescribed containers for safe disposal; empty and clean waste receptacles, kick buckets, and ashtrays; replenish sanitary supplies; make and change beds.

• Mix disinfectant solutions; move furniture from one area to another; change curtains and drapes; may drive light truck to collect and dispose of trash.Education: None required.

Experience: None required.

Ability to: Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; learn the methods of cleaning and caring for hospital facilities; understand and follow oral and written directions; work cooperatively with others.

Other Requirements:

License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.

Based on assignment, a successful Security Clearance conducted by the Sheriffs' Department may be required for Housekeepers working in the Facilities Management Department of the Economic Development Agency (EDA).

Incumbents assigned to the Food and Nutrition Services Department are expected to obtain a valid County of Riverside Food Handler Certificate within seven days of employment and must maintain certification throughout the course of employment in this classification.For additional information, please contact Diana Salazar Gomez at disgomez@rivco.org .