EHS Assistant (Housekeeping) Full Time - Evening-3pm-11:30pm
About The Position
The EHS Assistant performs thorough 10-step cleaning and servicing of assigned hospital areas in an orderly and systematic manner, using approved products, tools, and procedures. Work areas include patient rooms and care areas, departments, offices, ancillary areas, and public spaces. The role requires efficient work, a cheerful and respectful manner with patients, visitors, and staff, and a strong focus on patient and customer satisfaction. The assistant supports Frederick Health’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy, and follows its Compliance Program, regulatory requirements, and Standards of Behavior. The position works an evening shift, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., for 80 hours per pay period, with every-other-weekend and rotating-holiday work. The role involves physical work, standing for the full eight-hour shift, and working with acidic, alkaline, and solvent chemicals using proper procedures and specified PPE. The position has Category A bloodborne-pathogen exposure risk.
Requirements
- Ability to report for the assigned shift on time and consistently complete the full assigned shift.
- After training, ability to demonstrate knowledge and skill in the 10-step cleaning process and consistently complete assigned duties with attention to detail.
- Ability to respond rapidly and with urgency to emergencies, special needs, stat discharge cleanings, and spills.
- Excellent verbal and oral communication skills.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Ability to perform physical work and stand for the full eight-hour shift.
- Ability to work with acidic, alkaline, and solvent chemicals using proper procedures and specified PPE.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds infrequently, carry up to 35 pounds while walking, and push or pull loads as described in the posting.
- Ability to work every other weekend and rotating holidays.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduation or equivalent preferred.
- One to two years of housekeeping or service-work experience, preferably in a healthcare facility.
Responsibilities
- Perform the 10-step cleaning process in assigned hospital areas and complete the assigned Duty List.
- Service patient rooms, care areas, departments, offices, ancillary areas, and public spaces.
- Perform related services such as bed moves; cleaning IV poles, pumps, and portable potties; and stocking supplies.
- Respond rapidly and urgently to emergencies, special needs, stat discharge cleanings, and spills.
- Interact effectively, cheerfully, and supportively with employees, patients, patients’ families, visitors, and customers.
- Follow approved cleaning procedures, use specified PPE, and comply with Frederick Health policies and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance for eligible employees
- Short-term income replacement for eligible employees
- Long-term disability for eligible employees
- Paid time off for eligible employees
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match for eligible employees
- Free financial planning sessions for all employees
- Educational assistance program
- Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
