INSTITUTIONAL HELPER

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:

P6763B-R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We welcome applications from anyone.

We will begin accepting online applications on Friday, June 13, 2025, 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Friday, June 27, 2025, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Friday, June 27, 2025, to be accepted.

Why work for us?

The Department of Medical Examiner investigates and resolves circumstances, manner and cause of all violent, sudden or unusual deaths occurring within the County.

Each year approximately 18,000 cases are reported to the Department, of which about half fall within its jurisdiction. The Department of Medical Examiner conducts about 5,700 autopsies per year, making it one of the largest medical examiner’s offices in the world. It has also become one of the most technologically sophisticated offices in the world, due to the complexity of cases investigated, including numerous high profile cases.

The team member we are searching for:

• A highly motivated individual with a passion to work in a hospital or institution supporting general service functions. Diligent in performing duties such as laundry, housekeeping, food service, custodial or other general services.

For more information, please view the classification specification: INSTITUTIONAL HELPER

Essential Job Functions

• Cleans kitchen utensils and equipment and assist in other related food service function.
• Stocks, rotates, and maintains inventory levels of unit cleaning supplies.
• Picks up and delivers medical equipment of patient care.
• Performs minor cleaning of medical equipment such as gurneys, patient beds, intravenous poles, blood pressure machines, and monitors.
• Delivers patient specimens from patient care area to laboratory.
• Cleans floors and floor coverings such as linoleum, marble, and tile.
• Dusts and polishes furniture and metal.
• Washes woodwork, screens, windows, walls, and ceilings.
• Empties and cleans waste receptacles.
• Deliver clean linen to, and remove soiled linen from, wards and clinics.
• Assists with linen changing and making patient beds.
• Matches personal property with property slip, places property in bags, stores on shelves or in cabinet; delivers clothing to minor or other authorized persons.

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify:

There is no experience required for this examination.

Physical class:

Physical Class III- Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Additional Information

Additional Information:

Once we have identified that you meet our requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent:

Examination content:

This examination will consist of multiple choice and/or simulation assessments, weighted 100%, covering:

• Achievement
• Responsibility
• Safety Orientation
• Thoroughness
• Following Instructions

You must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible list.

MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES, PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

Transfer of test components:

If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

Test preparation:

We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests.
• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."

Eligibility and Vacancy Information:

Qualified applicants who passed the assessment are placed on an eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any

VETERAN'S CREDIT:

If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran’s credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to the exam analyst at csears@hr.lacounty.gov as soon as possible.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• info@governmentjobs.com
• talentcentral@shl.com
• noreply@proctoru.com
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com
• csears@hr.lacounty.gov
• awong@hr.lacounty.gov

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Social Security Number:

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries:

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

No Sharing of User ID and Password:

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

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Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Testing Accommodation:

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov or appropriate contact info

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Channon Sears

Department Contact Phone: (213) 738-2008

Department Contact Email: csears@hr.lacounty.gov

For detailed information, please click here

Closing Date/Time: 6/27/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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• Los Angeles County

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