Environ Asst General Team, Nights

Children's National Hospital

5d • $18 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Clean and sanitize rooms and furnishings in assigned work area following established policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Requires ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must have excellent customer service skills and an ability to communicate positively with patients, families, and staff.
• Ability to properly utilize internal communication devices such as beepers, cell phones, walkie-talkies when assigned.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds routinely and 60 pounds occasionally; must be able to bend from waist and at knees; must be able to reach with arms over head; must be able to stand for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, specialized cleaning and job assignments as assigned
• Perform daily routine cleaning in assigned areas following established policies and procedures; this could include specialty areas, such as, Operating Room, Cardiac Cath Lab, Recovery room, IR rooms, special procedure rooms, MRI’s, Sterile Supply , etc.
• Maintain sterile field as required according to department policy.
• Remove trash and soiled linen (to include the removal and replacement of linen on discharged patient beds, stretchers and on-call rooms) and use appropriate techniques and bagging procedures.
• Replenish bathroom supplies as needed.
• Perform project work such as cleaning specialized equipment as directed.
• Use cleaning chemicals for their specific purpose, follow product directions.
• Restock cart and notify supervisor when supplies are low.
• Perform meeting room set ups when assigned.
• Perform routine and restorative care to hard and carpeted floors as assigned.
• Complete Daily Report
• Complete checklist and log of duties completed during shift.
• Use cleaning equipment appropriately
• Operate cleaning equipment according to instructions.
• Replace belts, bags and make other minor equipment repairs; report other mechanical failures to supervisor.
• Clean equipment as directed.
• Report to Work as Scheduled
• Arrive and depart work on time.
• Report to work on scheduled days with no excessive absenteeism.
• Leave for meal break and return on time.
• Follow sign in/out procedures for pagers, keys and equipment as required by procedure.
• Follow Established Dress Code
• Report to work in uniform. Uniform are clean and free of debris or odor. Entire uniform is worn daily . Follow department and hospital uniform procedures.
• Participate in Continuing Education
• Attend weekly/monthly departmental training sessions.
• Attend mandatory annual training sessions.
• Safety
• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED