Environmental Service Worker (Housekeeping)
About The Position
Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive environment adhering to established policies and procedures, quality assurance program(s), safety, environmental and infection control standards. Performs floor and carpet care. Collects trash and soiled linen. Collects/stores/transports biohazardous waste. Orders, distributes and stocks clean linen. Maintains the necessary inventory of equipment and supplies to meet departmental needs. Responsible for utilizing appropriate work practices commensurate with the environment of work to include working with neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, mature adults, older adults and psychiatric care patients. Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.
Requirements
- High School Diploma and/or combination of education and experience
- 0 - 6 months similar experience
- Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position
- Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail).
- Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job.
Nice To Haves
- 6 - 12 months similar experience
Responsibilities
- Maintaining a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive environment
- Adhering to established policies and procedures, quality assurance program(s), safety, environmental and infection control standards
- Performing floor and carpet care
- Collecting trash and soiled linen
- Collecting/storing/transporting biohazardous waste
- Ordering, distributing and stocking clean linen
- Maintaining the necessary inventory of equipment and supplies to meet departmental needs
- Utilizing appropriate work practices commensurate with the environment of work to include working with neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, mature adults, older adults and psychiatric care patients
- Speaking and reading English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position
- Operating standard office equipment and personal computer with relevant software
- Following Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards
- Carrying out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health
- Performing other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
