If you have previous experience performing housekeeping services in a hospital, health care facility, commercial or business setting, and are interested in becoming part of a team working for the County of San Diego, this may be the job that you have been looking for. Apply Now!
HEALTHCARE AGENCY HOUSEKEEPER
Interviews will take place on Tuesdays.
Candidates are eligible for hire at $45,656.00 annually.
The Health and Human Services Agency is looking for qualified applicants for Healthcare Agency Housekeeper to independently perform housekeeping services within assigned area(s) of a hospital and/or other healthcare facility where patients may be present.
Immediate vacancies are at the following locations:
- Edgemoor Distinct Part-Skilled Nursing Facility, 655 Park Center Drive, Santee, CA.
- San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital, 3853 Rosecrans St., San Diego, CA 92110.
Click here to review the complete Healthcare Agency Housekeeper job description including examples of duties, qualifying knowledge, skills and abilities, etc.
Interviews and Hiring Process
Interviews will take place on Tuesdays. Job offers for selected candidates will be made shortly after the interviews. Candidates should be prepared to immediately complete background paperwork upon receipt of a job offer. Note: Current county employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
- Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Qualifying Experience:
Three (3) months of verifiable paid housekeeping and/or custodial experience in a hospital, health care facility, or commercial or business setting.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
The Ideal Candidate will:
- Have the ability to communicate effectively.
- Be willing to work holidays, weekends, and rotating shifts.
- Be able to work in areas with potential exposure to caustic chemicals.
- Be able to work in areas with potential exposure to contagious diseases.
- Be able to work around occasionally violent and hostile people or patients with mental illness.
Desirable Traits:
Communicates Effectively, Knowledge Worker, Customer Focused, Values and Respects Others, Drives to Excel, Teamwork and Collaboration, Continuous Learning, Demonstrates Ethical Behavior, and is Supportive of Change.
Condition of Employment:
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Evaluation:
The names of qualified candidates will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Candidates will be given an oral comprehension test at time of interview and a background investigation prior to appointment.
Notes:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization.
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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