EHS Assistant (Housekeeping) Full Time - Evening-3pm-11:30pm

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Assistant performs thorough 10-step cleaning and servicing of assigned hospital areas in an orderly, systematic manner, using pre-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 and cheerful, respectful interactions with patients, visitors, and staff, with a strong focus on patient and customer satisfaction. The employee supports Frederick Health’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy and follows the FH Compliance Program, applicable regulatory requirements, and Standards of Behavior. The position is full-time, working evenings from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., 80 hours per pay period, with every-other-weekend and rotating-holiday work. The work is physical, requires standing for a full eight-hour shift, and involves working with acidic, alkaline, and solvent chemicals using appropriate procedures and specified personal protective equipment. The role has Category A exposure risk to blood or body fluids. The EHS Assistant reports directly to an EHS Shift Supervisor and may report directly to an EHS Lead Assistant when the supervisor is absent. Oversight, training, direction, and leadership may also be provided by the EHS Lead Assistant, EHS Shift Supervisor, EHS Operations Manager, and/or EHS Director.

Requirements

Ability to report on time for assigned shifts and consistently complete the full assigned shift.
After training, ability to complete assigned tasks and demonstrate knowledge and skill in the 10-step cleaning process in all areas of assignment.
Attention to detail and ability to consistently complete the cleaning process and assigned Duty List.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
Excellent verbal and oral communication skills for interacting with employees, patients, families, visitors, and customers.
Ability to perform physical work and stand for a full eight-hour shift.
Ability to work with acidic, alkaline, and solvent chemicals using proper procedures and specified personal protective equipment.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including infrequent lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying up to 35 pounds while walking, and pushing or pulling loads as described.
Ability to work with exposure to blood or body fluids.
High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
One to two years of housekeeping or service work experience; healthcare facility experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
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 using approved products, tools, and procedures.
Complete assigned Duty Lists thoroughly, consistently, and with attention to detail.
Perform related services, including bed moves; cleaning IV poles, pumps, and portable potties; and stocking supplies.
Respond rapidly and with urgency to emergencies, special needs, stat discharge cleanings, and spills.
Interact effectively, cheerfully, and supportively with employees, patients, patients’ families, visitors, and customers.
Incorporate Frederick Health’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy into job performance.
Follow applicable regulatory requirements and the FH Compliance Program and Standards of Behavior.
Work every other weekend and rotating holidays.