General Service Worker (GSW)

SHIFT:

Any (United States of America)

Seeking Breakthrough Makers

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.

CHOP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.

We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for a variety of tasks in order to maintain required Hospital standards of sanitation, cleanliness and aesthetic appearance. Performs a variety of housekeeping tasks, including but not limited to, cleaning fixtures and fittings, disinfecting horizontal and vertical surfaces, bed sleep surface preparation, and waste and linen removal.

What You Will Do

• Arrive prepared to begin working.
• Be in correct designated/approved uniform (including official CHOP ID) prior to swiping on duty.
• Responsible for own (personal) record of start time utilizing official CHOP Time and Attendance System within the Department.
• Verifies assignment with immediate supervisor.
• Ensures availability of all supplies needed for entire shift.
• Checks equipment prior to usage to ensure correct and safe operation.
• Attain/maintain all assigned areas to the required level of cleanliness following designated protocol including infection control.
• Cleans soft floor surfaces utilizing dry and wet methods, including vacuuming and spot clean with a cloth or hand- held machine, etc.
• Replenishes all assigned supplies as required (toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, lotion soaps, etc.).
• Damp dusts/disinfects all environmental surfaces, fixtures, fittings, and vertical and horizontal high and low.
• Cleans unit-based equipment (monitor, TVs, patient control panel, cribs, beds, etc.).
• Empties and removes all (types of) waste/linen containers in conjunction with correct protocol(s).
• Cleans/relines waste/linen containers in conjunction with correct protocol(s).
• Strips and removes linens from sleep surfaces (beds, cribs, etc.) in accordance with correct protocol(s). Cleans sleep surface. Prepares sleep surface with clean linens as per correct protocol(s).
• Follows all notification protocols with regards to cleaning/reporting of all discharges/requests.
• Utilizes all manual and electrical equipment including but not limited to vacuum cleaners/buffers/high speed burnishes, etc., following all safe work practices and agreed protocols.
• Utilizes all Hospital Approved cleaning agents (chemicals) as per protocol, always mindful of safe and correct practices and protocols.
• Notifies supervisor of specific needs (job related maintenance requests, unsafe conditions, etc.).
• Moves furniture for cleaning purposes to ensure task completion.
• Returns furniture, etc. to original location once work is completed.
• Performs other duties/tasks as assigned.
• Completes the assigned work, schedule and shift.
• Ensures closet/cart/all used equipment is left in clean and operable condition per Department Policy.
• Signs off duty utilizing official CHOP Time and Attendance System, located within the Department.
• Utilizing the Time and Attendance System, should be no earlier or later than within 5 minutes of actual shift end (if required, due to work requirements this time may be extended at the request of a supervisor).
  
  

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED Required
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Good communication.
• Able to safely and effectively operate industrial cleaning equipment.
• Must present professional demeanor and attitude.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public and all hospital personnel.
• Math capability for translating/interpreting/converting chemical ratio and measure effectively.
• Reading capability for following written instruction and posted chemical/biohazardous/radiation warning labels/signage
• Able to safely and effectively operate industrial waste disposal equipment.
• Must be flexible in schedule depending on assignment.
  
  

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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SALARY RANGE:

$23.47 - $26.40 Hourly

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.