Environmental Housekeeper - PT - 1st Shift

Orlando Health • Sebastian, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides cleaning services to patient and non-patient areas. Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital is a 178-bed comprehensive medical and surgical facility serving the communities along Florida’s Treasure Coast as a trusted healthcare provider for more than 50 years. With the latest technology and a team of skilled healthcare professionals, we are committed to bringing the highest level of expert and compassionate care to the communities we serve. With a full scope of care, we offer advanced technology and expertise in a number of specialties, including emergency care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics and surgical services. Recognized for high standards, we have earned full hospital and laboratory accreditation from The Joint Commission, as well as advanced certification as a Primary Stroke Center for our high-quality stroke care. As further demonstration of our commitment to quality and safety, we have earned several additional industry recognitions.

Requirements

• Ability to read and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers.
• Good working knowledge and capability of accessing and using all department related computer systems such as but not limited to the Bed Management systems.
• Must be able to complete required mandatory educational training.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Standards of Behavior, exhibit excellent customer service skills, and capable of functioning and working in a cohesive team environment.
• Communicate with patients, visitors and customers using appropriate designated scripting and engagement techniques.
• Achieve a Superior Facility Image by cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, and ancillary areas to include, but not limited to bathrooms, public areas, corridors, medication storage rooms as directed by licensed clinical staff and any other areas that may require attention using designated and appropriate chemicals and cleaning procedures.
• Clean in-patient and non-patient rooms to include, but not limited to patient bed, furniture, light fixtures, ceiling vents, windows, window coverings/blinds, restroom/bathroom fixtures, IV poles, Murphy beds, other designated patient room equipment, floors and carpets.
• Replenish supplies as needed, remove bio-medical waste, trash and soiled linen as required on a daily basis and change cubicle/window curtains as needed. Accomplish these functions by pushing and pulling cleaning carts, moving supplies and equipment, carrying buckets, operating equipment such as vacuum cleaners, and climbing a ladder as needed.
• Complete patient room and bathroom cleaning daily to accommodate discharges/admissions and overall cleanliness standards utilizing the approved procedures for patient room cleaning to include Bed Management systems where applicable.
• Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all Standards of Precaution, SDS and Hand Hygiene directives.
• Complete Patient room cleaning processes utilizing the 7 Step cleaning method when performing Environmental Housekeeper duties.
• Complete all mandatory training as designated and required.
• Attend in-services.
• Participate in departmental quality assurance and improvement activities as appropriate.
• Maintain productivity and volume standards established for the assigned facility.
• Keep current with all policies and procedures of the hospital and the department.
• Participate in other related duties not directly assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
• All Inclusive Benefits (Starting on Day One)
• Student loan repayment
• Tuition reimbursement
• FREE college education programs
• Retirement savings
• Paid paternity leave
• Fertility benefits
• Back up elder and childcare
• Pet insurance
• PTO/Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed