Job Description

Schedule

Part Time: 80 Hours/Biweekly

Hours: 6:30am - 3:00pm

Every Other Weekend and Holiday, Required

Position Function: Performs a variety of environmental services tasks to keep the Hospital clean, neat, and sanitized.

Job Class Specifics- Environmental Services

1. Hangs cubicle curtains, drapes, etc., and inspects for tears, holes, signs of wear; regularly assesses the physical environment for needed repairs/replacement; notifies supervisor by end of shift.

2. Completes Housekeeping Services Work Order at end of shift to accurately reflect completion of assigned tasks, incomplete tasks, and items in need of attention.

3. Maintains respect for rights and privacy.

4. Performs all duties in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures; regularly reviews all bulletin boards.

5. Maintains ability to assist in other positions, responds positively to abrupt scheduling changes during times of increased patient activity or short staffing situations.

6. Coordinates efforts without interference to patient.

7. Supplies and equipment are utilized appropriately (i.e., solutions are mixed correctly and products are used as intended).

8. Reviews daily assignments; selects and prepares appropriate solutions according to procedure.

9. Follows established cleaning/disinfecting procedures when assigned to O.R., Labor and Delivery, Sterile Processing, Isolation; wears gowning, head, face, and foot coverings, as appropriate.

10. Maintains all equipment in safe and working condition.

11. Personal protective equipment guidelines and procedures are followed to maintain personal protection and infection control guidelines.

12. Moves and cleans furniture.

13. Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors.

14. Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture.

15. Empties and cleans wastebaskets, compactors and large refuse containers; transports trash and waste to disposal area.

16. Sets up tables and chairs in lecture centers or conference rooms.

17. Wet mops, cleans, waxes, and buffs corridors.

18. Washes lights, walls, windows, air vents, etc., using appropriate cleaning solutions; employs established safety practices when using stepladders.

19. Moves furniture, equipment, etc. in lecture centers.

20. As directed, loads recycled materials onto truck; uses assistive devices as appropriate to task.

21. Completes discharge bed cleaning in a fashion that maintains clean and ready beds on all floors at all times and prioritizes areas of heavy admissions as needed.

Core Values: Service, Integrity, Compassion

1. Demonstrates service excellence and patient and family centered care by showing respect, honesty, fairness and a positive attitude toward all customers.

2. Maintains confidentiality.

3. Demonstrates dependability, to include attendance and punctuality.

4. Is accountable - takes initiative and ownership of issues.

5. Displays a professional demeanor. Represents hospital in a positive way. Has a compassionate working relationship with patients and families.

6. Assumes personal responsibility for 2-way communication. Communicates and listens effectively with patients, families, coworkers, other departments, physicians/providers and community.

7. Supports coworkers, initiatives and a patient and family centered philosophy; pitches in; does own part and helps others.

8. Works to continuously improve work environment/processes (Performance Improvement). Demonstrates a patient and family centered focus when considering/developing improvement solutions.

9. Represents willingness/enthusiasm to create, embrace and facilitate change.

10. Develops self and others; supports a learning environment; leads by example. Encourages patients and families to give feedback and suggestions for improvement.

11. Develops working relationships critical to the organization including patients, families, coworkers, other departments, physicians/providers and community.

12. Encourages others by providing recognition and support.

Qualifications and Standards

Education: High school graduate or G.E.D. preferred.

Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Experience in healthcare setting or cleaning industry preferred.

Certifications/Licensure: None