Description

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.

Job Description

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. 

Job Duties

• CORPORATE COMPLIANCE 
• SAFETY/INFECTION CONTROL/SECURITY
• INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
• GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
• INITIATIVE AND JUDGEMENT
• ATTENDANCE AND RELIABILITY
• APPEARANCE AND FITNESS
• CLEANING RESPONSIBILITIES
• TRASH REMOVAL
• LINENS
• ATTENTION TO DETAILS
• RECORDS

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; institutional experience desired.

MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT USED ON JOB:

Electrical vacuum, carpet shampooer, mop, broom, cleaning and polishing solutions and compounds, etc. 

Work Environment

The API employee is expected to behave in a professional manner, contributing to and promoting an inclusive and collaborative environment in which all are treated with courtesy, respect, and dignity.The healthcare setting requires that API employees support an environment of safety through adhering to infection control principles, prompt identification/mitigation/ reporting of safety concerns to their supervisor and adhering to all workplace safety requirements and policies. 

 
Physical Demands 

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. 
Conditions of Employment

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 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 APIU 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
• Clear TB skin test or Chest X-Ray at East County Urgent Care
• Complete a satisfactory physical examination at East County Urgent Care designed solely to determine your ability to perform the duties of the position being offered.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Accident Insurance, Hospital plan & Critical Illness Plan
• Dental & Vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Legal Assistance Plan
• Life insurance
• Medical (Employee and dependent contributions)
• PDO (Paid Days Off)
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Sick time

EEO Statement
API provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.