JOB DESCRIPTION

Clean resident rooms and other interior and exterior facility areas under the supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor. Assist in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for the residents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Related experience at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Must have the ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other employees.
• Must maintain regular attendance.
• Must meet all local health regulations, and pass a post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (WITH OR WITHOUT THE AID OF MECHANICAL DEVICES):

This position is very active and requires:

• Walking, standing, reaching, bending, crouching, grasping, climbing, pushing, pulling and lifting objects.
• The ability to work at a rapid pace for an entire shift.
• The employee must regularly lift or move objects or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and move objects weighing over 50lbs.
• Must be able to climb and maintain balance on ladders.
• Must have finger and hand dexterity sufficient to type, handle and manipulate instruments and operate departmental equipment.
• Have a working understanding of English: ability to read and write; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to verbally communicate with residents and others; ability to hear and respond to pages.
• Ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Located in picturesque Hilo, Hawaii, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home features dedicated short-term rehabilitation services and residential long-term placement. As the only state Veterans Home on the Big Island of Hawaii, we are proud to serve our county’s finest.
In addition to rehabilitation services, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home is designed to care for your medical conditions through personalized, 24-hour skilled nursing care provided by licensed clinical specialists and therapists. With oversight and coordination with physicians and nurse practitioners, our teams work hand-in-hand to provide compassionate quality care.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

• Must adhere to the Code of Conduct and Business Ethics policy, including documentation and reporting responsibilities.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned or needed.
• Ability to understand and apply training from in-service education and ability to instruct personnel during training education and staff meetings.
• This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.
• This is a position in a healthcare facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holidays and working during inclement weather may be required.