Cleaning Technician - Part Time - Evenings

Best Care•Council Bluffs, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cleaning Technician is responsible for routine cleaning of patient rooms, operating rooms, recovery rooms, public areas, and office areas to maintain a clean and sanitary environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This position is based at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and is scheduled Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The position is eligible for full-time benefits.

Requirements

Able to follow verbal and written directions.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Six months of previous cleaning experience preferred, preferably in a healthcare environment.
Knowledge of housekeeping cleaning practices preferred.
Basic written and verbal communication skills for positive interactions with staff and customers preferred.
Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force.
The role frequently involves carrying, crouching, distinguishing colors, fingering or touching, grasping, lifting, pushing or pulling, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, stooping or bending, twisting, and walking; hearing and seeing are constant requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Six months of previous cleaning experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.
Knowledge of housekeeping cleaning practices.
Basic written and verbal communication skills for positive interactions with staff and customers.

Responsibilities

Clean and service assigned facility areas in a timely manner using established procedures.
Safely maintain and operate cleaning equipment, including carts, buckets, vacuums, buffers, and extractors, and report equipment needing repair.
Mix and use cleaning chemicals and products according to manufacturer directions and department procedures; request supplies in a timely manner.
Sort and place clean linen on appropriate shelves and exchange carts for delivery to patient care areas.
Stock linen supplies in patient care areas, maintain required par levels, and respond to requests for additional linens.
Clean the linen storage and distribution area daily, including disinfecting work surfaces and cleaning floors; high-dust vents and ledges weekly.
Report problems, deficiencies, or incomplete linen tasks to the team leader or next shift.
Complete and submit verbal or written work assignments and documentation of incomplete work, problems, and issues to the supervisor.
Follow safety and infection-control guidelines and immediately report unsafe conditions or accidents.
Participate in mandatory in-services and continuing education as required.
Understand and operationalize the organization's mission, vision, core values, Employee Standards of Behavior, and policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.