Housekeeper - PM Shift

Alvarado Parkway Institute•La Mesa, CA

20d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in working in a fast-paced, challenging behavioral healthcare organization? Are you interested in a position that is rewarding and makes a difference in the lives of others? Do you like to be challenged and work in a setting that allows you to grow? Then Alvarado Parkway Institute wants to hear from you! Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) is a free-standing psychiatric hospital in La Mesa, California with three Intensive Outpatient/Partial Hospitalization Programs. Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) provides comprehensive adult inpatient behavioral health and addictive disorders services in a 66-bed hospital setting located in La Mesa, California. At Alvarado Parkway Institute, we are committed to improving the mental health and well-being of our community. Alvarado Parkway Institute in La Mesa is San Diego County's leading provider of comprehensive mental health and substance abuse care. API offers a variety of Outpatient Services designed to assist patients in functioning at the highest level. API provides Partial Hospitalization services and Intensive Outpatient services. These programs emphasize symptom management, community integration, and prevention of hospitalization or re-hospitalization. Value-added services enhance the patient's treatment experience. Alvarado Parkway Institute is currently seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a Housekeeper . Housekeeping focuses on maintaining the sterility, sanitation, and environmental safety of patient rooms, work areas, hallways, and offices. In this role, you remove obstacles, sweep up debris, disinfect surfaces and equipment, change and launder linens, and attend to a variety of other housekeeping tasks that ensure the hospital is safe and sterile. This plays a significant role in preventing further illness and infection from spreading. Housekeeping and janitorial work are vital to the functioning of any medical facility. This position is for the PM Shift: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM. Must be available to work weekends. You must complete an application online at our website to be considered for possible employment: https://apibhs.com/careers

Requirements

Elementary reading, writing, and math skills.
Basic English usage
Courtesy
Neatness
Adherence to instructions and deadlines
Knowledge of, and skills in applying, basic cleaning and housekeeping procedures and methods
High school education or equivalent.
While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Able to push and pull up to 20lbs.
Able to speak, write, type and understand the English language.
Ability to engage in physical activities with the patient’s including outdoor games.
All API Healthcare/Clinical/Direct Care employees and those who work in patient care areas: Standing for long periods of time, bending, kneeling, lifting (within capabilities), twisting, carrying (within capabilities).
Ability to talk, listen, hear, and verbally respond to comments directed to the employee.
Must be able to participate without limitations in Code Green situations.
In compliance with API’s policies and guidelines, all API employees are required to adhere to the following:
Background/Reference Check & Licensure/Certification
Completion of a satisfactory background and reference checks.
Employee signed employment non-compete/confidentiality agreement
Individuals whose position may require licensure, registration or certification must maintain such as current and valid.
It is the employee's responsibility to send updated copies to Human Resources before the expiration date.
It is the employee's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes or proposed changes in status to licensure, registration, or certification.
Failure to do so could result in employee suspension.
Covid-19 and Flu Vaccinations; Medical
Provide a copy of COVID-19 Vaccination OR have an Exemption Request (Deferred Pregnancy, Medical, or Religious) approved by the API HR Director; and those who have an approved Exemption must undergo weekly COVID-19 testing and observe all other infection control requirements, including face coverings.
Annual Flu vaccination is required as a condition of hire and ongoing employment.
Only those who are allergic to the vaccine or meet contraindications as indicated on the current CDC Vaccine Information Statement shall be exempt from this condition of hire and ongoing employment but are required to wear a mask while inside an API owned or operated building or vehicle during influenza season, Employees must provide physician documentation to support any reported allergy or contraindication.
Flu season typically runs between November and March.
Pass drug and alcohol test performed by Concentra.
Clear TB skin test or Chest X-Ray at Concentra.
Complete a satisfactory physical examination at Concentra designed solely to determine your ability to perform the duties of the position being offered.