Worker - Cleaning - Housekeeping

Worker - Cleaning - Housekeeping


Company
University of Southern California
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Internship
Posted
1 day ago
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Job Description
To maintain a clean, attractive, and safe hospital environment for patients, staff, and visitors through a systematic application of cleaning procedures. Complies with proper patient room cleaning policies.

Properly dispose of
• Trash • Empty Container • Packing Boxes • Biohazard / Medical Waste • HIPAA Information • Biohazard • Pharmaceutical • Batteries • And any other hospital-generated waste Practices Infection Control Standards/Requirements Scrubs, refinishes, burnishes, and cleans carpets/chairs in public, ancillary, patient, surgical, and office areas of the facility Dusts, mops, and cleans public, ancillary, patient, surgical, and office areas of the facility Completes high and low dusting on vertical and horizontal surfaces following departmental procedures Observes and reports items and equipment in need of repair to appropriate person. Cleans and disinfects all fixtures in public, ancillary, patient, surgical, and office areas of the facility According to Department policy cleans, disinfects, and replenish supplies in restrooms in both public and patient areas Removes and replaces sharps containers, pharmaceutical, and biohazardous containers according to hospital policy Responsible for documenting performed tasks Demonstrates behavior that supports the USC University Hospital mission Attends required Orientation and Training Seminars Demonstrates respect and positive interpersonal skills with patients, clients, the public, managers, co-workers - a team player Any additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: Req 6 - 12 months Customer Service experience in a team-oriented, high-volume, fast-paced, guest-centric environment OR Req 6 - 12 months Healthcare Housekeeping, Hotel, or Hospitality experience Req Ability to read and write Basic English. Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.

Preferred Qualifications: Pref High School or equivalent Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only) The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 - $33.15. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Notice of Non-discrimination Employment Equity Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report USC is a smoke-free environment Digital Accessibility If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser:

USC is a leading private research university located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles - a global center for arts, technology and international business. As the largest private employer in the city - responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region - we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks, and you will be a member of the Trojan Family - the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work.

Application help If you need assistance during the application process, see our application help. (At any point you may also contact our HR Service Center for help at (213) 821-8100 or [email protected].

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