Housekeeper

St. John’s Regional Medical Center, located in Oxnard, California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John’s Regional is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more here at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Housekeeper to join our team. The Housekeeper will be responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary environment in our healthcare facility, which is essential to ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients, staff, and visitors. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently and as part of a team to ensure that all areas of the facility are clean and well-maintained. 

• Clean and sanitize patient rooms, common areas, and other areas of the facility
• Follow established cleaning and disinfection protocols and procedures
• Collect and dispose of waste, biohazardous waste, and linens
• Stock and maintain supplies in patient rooms and common areas
• Respond to requests for cleaning services from healthcare staff
• You may operate heavy-duty equipment and use special cleaning equipment.

• Housekeeping experience required, utilizing basic housekeeping practices and procedures, proper handling/disposal of infectious waste, and proper safety skills in handling of housekeeping chemicals
• Acute healthcare work experience involving the use of heavy equipment such as buffers, extractors, wide area vacuums, and wet vacuums

Special Skills:

• Ability to converse, comprehend, and communicate verbally in English.
• Ability to work tactfully and effectively with team members, patients, and visitors.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of issues and materials designed as such.

This position is represented by SEIU UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.