About the Department

The County of Riverside's University Health System (RUHS), Environmental Services Division, is seeking qualified Housekeeper for a position located at the CHC-Lake Elsinore. The most competitive candidates will have the ability to wash and make beds on all discharges and transfers. Aptitude to observe all safety and security precautions in a hospital. Ability to understand verbal and written instructions. Capability to safely lift trash, linen, and hazardous waste. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, personnel, and the general public. Ability to work with frequent interruptions. Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.

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.

Meet the Team!
Every day at Riverside University Health System Medical Center, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and support staff come together to improve lives across Riverside County. Our nationally recognized programs and specialized services thrive because of the diverse talents and commitment of our team members. No matter your background or skill set, you’ll discover meaningful opportunities and a strong sense of purpose here.

To learn more about RUHS Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org

Position Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Other Qualifications

Application Status
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For questions regarding this recruitment:
Contact Xochitl Sanchez at (951) 955-4061 or [email protected]. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

Benefits

BENEFIT PROGRAM:  UPE..

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT:  County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member – Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member – Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

 

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to [email protected] or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law.  The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change.  If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY: 

Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for those unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave benefits. The wage replacement rate, as defined by current law, is between 60-70% of wages earned during the SDI eligibility period. Benefits can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of regular pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

Supplemental Questions

01

Do you have the ability to read, write, and speak English?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you willing to have a work schedule that requires different work shifts that vary daily, and/or weekly?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of work experience do you have preforming duties of a housekeeper in a hospital, nursing home, or health care facility?

• No Experience
• Less than 12 months
• 1 year or more but less than 2
• 2 years or more but less than 3
• 3 years or more but less than 4
• 4 years or more but less than 5
• 5 years or more but less than 6
• 6 years or more

04

How many years of experience do you have removing and disposing contaminated materials into proper containers?

• No Experience
• Less than 12 months
• 1 year or more but less than 2
• 2 years or more but less than 3
• 3 years or more but less than 4
• 4 years or more but less than 5
• 5 years or more but less than 6
• 6 years or more

05

How many years of professional / paid housekeeping or custodial work experience do you have?

• No Experience
• Less than 12 months
• 1 year or more but less than 2
• 2 years or more but less than 3
• 3 years or more but less than 4
• 4 years or more but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more but less than 6
• 6 years or more

06

Are you a current regular, temporary, or per diem employee with the Riverside University Health System (RUHS)?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you currently working on a contract assignment or through a registry agency at Riverside University Health System (RUHS)?

If you answered “Yes,” please be advised that current travel or registry staff are not eligible for hire while under contract at RUHS.

• Yes
• No

08

Are you willing to work weekends and holidays?

• Yes
• No

09

I understand that this position may require working with blood, feces, and other bodily fluid spills.

• Yes
• No

10

Are you currently 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

County of Riverside

Address

County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569

4080 Lemon St., 7th floor






Riverside, California, 92502-1569

Phone

Contact Recruiter for Job Information

Website

http://www.rc-hr.com