Environmental Service Associate / Teamsters JH (Housekeeping-PT Day) Jefferson Hospital

Highmark Health•Jefferson Hills, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This job completes the standardized cleaning process in patient rooms, offices, departments, and other ancillary areas utilizing the appropriate cleaning procedures. It involves following proper cleaning procedures in all assigned areas and adhering to directions for the proper use of chemicals. The role also includes performing other services such as trash/soiled linen pick-up, stocking supplies, maintaining par stock, and handling projects. Equipment is returned to its proper location after cleaning, and broken or unsafe equipment is collected, cleaned, tagged, and removed. Storage areas and environmental closets are maintained in a clean, orderly, and functional manner. Employees are expected to adhere to corporate citizenship standards, regulatory and corporate requirements, and participate in facility/department programs, training, and performance improvement while maintaining a professional image and adhering to the department attendance policy. Additionally, employees must complete duties adhering to all safety and infection control policies, procedures, and practices, including OSHA, product usage, P.P.E., proper hand washing techniques, isolation procedures, safe waste handling, and knowledge of emergency codes and correct responses. Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Minimum FIT testing may be required, but provided upon hire as needed.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Basic reading, writing and effective communication skills.
Ability to operate power equipment.

Nice To Haves

None

Responsibilities

Follow proper cleaning procedures in all assigned areas.
Follow directions in the proper use of chemicals.
Cleaning procedures include high dusting, sanitizing/spot cleaning, bathroom cleaning, waste removal, dry mopping/vacuuming, floor sanitizing/wet mopping, and inspection.
Meet the performance standards for cleaning.
Perform other services/functions such as, but not limited to, trash/soiled linen pick-up, stocking supplies, maintain par stock, and projects.
Returns equipment to proper location after cleaning with disinfectant, such as potty chairs, IV’s, and carts.
Collects, cleans and tags and removes broken or unsafe. equipment.
Maintains storage areas and environmental closets in a clean, orderly, and functional manner.
Adheres to corporate citizenship standards as well as all regulatory and corporate requirements and expectations.
Actively participate in facility/department programs, training, performance improvement and maintains a professional image at all times.
Adheres to department attendance policy.
Completes duties and responsibilities adhering to all safety and infection control policies procedures and practices including, but not limited to OSHA, product usage, P.P.E., proper hand washing techniques, isolation procedures, safe waste handling and knowing emergency codes and correct responses.
Other duties as assigned or required.