Environmental Services/Housekeeping

Full time and Part time roles

1st, 2nd and 3rd shift

• Cleans patient rooms, utility rooms, nourishment rooms, conference rooms, offices, corridors, stairways, locker rooms and rest rooms throughout the Medical Center.
• Cleans toilets, urinals, sinks, lockers and replenishes supplies.
• Collects all types of trash or needles and disposes of it in a manner appropriate for area.
• High dusts ceilings, ceiling vents, TV's, light fixtures, doors, walls, wall hangings and any flat surface.
• Washes or spot washes assigned walls, cabinets, elevators, counters, desks, and windows as required.
• Cleans floors, carpets, floods and body fluids throughout the Medical Center.
• Cleans, uses and maintains equipment, vacuums, buffers, cleaning cart, buckets/wringers, sweeping tools and mops.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment, unsafe conditions and broken items to immediate supervisor.
• Transports and moves furniture/equipment when needed or as required.
• Cleans and disinfects beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, IV poles and any other items considered part of a patient room. Strips and makes beds throughout the Medical Center.
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• High School Diploma/General Education Development (GED) preferred.

Certifications:

• If determined to be uninsurable under hospital plan, will not be permitted to drive a company vehicle.

Complexity of Work:

• Ability to communicate effectively, follow written and/or oral instructions; ability to use care and attention in the use of equipment.

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Work Experience:

• Interest aptitude and ability for housekeeping work as demonstrated by previous experience or the ability to learn.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods

• Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time

• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

• Ability to move/transport equipment weighing up to 10 pounds (lbs.)

• Ability to move/transport carts weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)

• Ability to move/transport items weighing up to 50 pounds (lbs.)

• Ability to inspect equipment

• Ability to clean, operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning products

• May come into contact with communicable diseases and/or body fluids

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required