Housekeeper

Housekeeper

Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home - Hilo, HI 96720

Posted: 08/22/2025

Employment: 100% FTE, Full-Time with Benefits

Pay: $19.86 per Hour

Department: YOSVH

Experience: Entry-Level

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.

Essential Job Functions

Clean Rooms and Common Areas

Clean (including vacuuming, wiping, mopping, polishing, etc.) rooms, offices, and common areas; polish and straighten items; ensure residents' rooms are safe, comfortable, and maintained in an attractive manner and residents' personal items are safeguarded.

Clean up spills, soiled areas, and other conditions as observed or directed.

Ensure equipment and work areas are safe; that procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials or objects are strictly adhered to.

That equipment and supplies are properly stored.

Ensure Universal precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation practices and procedures are followed; and promptly report any hazardous conditions and equipment.

Administrative and Supply

Report all incidents and accidents.

Ensure cleaning schedules are followed; and coordinate daily housekeeping services with other departments.

Ensure that equipment and supply carts and adequate supplies are properly maintained.

Ensure that lighting is in proper working order; and assist others in lifting as requested.

Exterior and Floor Care

Strip, wax and buff floors as directed; move and replace furniture; clean storage and exterior areas as directed.

Safety

Comply with all Company safety policies, regulations and requirements regarding fire and life safety.

Comply with all Company safety policies regulations and requirements involving employee safety and patient safety. This includes but is not limited to: a zero tolerance for harassment and violence; following infection control procedures; following safe patient handling as required with your specific job position.

May be required to assist in the evacuation of patients during emergency situations.

Meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility.

Understand, comply with and promote all rules and regulations regarding residents' rights.

Promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance.

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.

Other Functions and Responsibilities

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.

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.

Committed To Quality

Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home offers more than just 24-hour nursing care, we cater to both the physical and emotional health of our residents and patients. Our care teams work together to create personalized treatment plans to help patients through their care journey. We strive to provide industry-leading outcomes through coordination of all aspects of your care.

Benefits

Company sponsored medical and dental (100% coverage for employee)

401(K) retirement plan

Sick and vacation leave

About Hilo & The Big Island

Hilo is located on the east side of the island of Hawaii, and has a quaint, old-Hawaii, small town atmosphere. Our island offers amazing rainforests, waterfalls and beaches. The hospital staff is community-oriented and strive to provide competent and compassionate care to every patient that enters our doors. The area is home to the Hawaii Community College, University of Hawaii, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, excellent schools and convenient shopping.

Pre-Employment Assessments for External Candidates

As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOT employed by HHSC's East Hawaii Region) are required to complete pre-employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are not an employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, you will receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request.

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.

Shift Details

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home Administrator Kaui Chartrand takes folks on a tour of Hawaii's first state veterans home. The 95-bed facility features a number of amenities in this well equipped and staffed long term care home for our veterans. For more information go to: www.YukioOkutsuStateVeteransHome.org or call .... The home is located at 1180 Waianuenue Avenue in Hilo, Hawaii.