Environmental Services Associate / SEIU - J (Housekeeping-FT) Allegheny Valley Hospital

Highmark Health • Natrona Heights, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL OVERVIEW Creates a clean and safe environment and enhances the appearance of the facility. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Performs timely patient room cleaning and provides cleaning support to the various departments; cleans daily in all areas including discharge cleaning, patient room cleaning, cycle cleaning, office cleaning and all ancillary area cleaning to ensure the continuity and efficiency of patient care and daily operations. Cleaning of assigned building exteriors. Replenishing of dispensers in all required areas and collection of all receptacles. (45%) Completes project work as assigned which may include, but not limited to scrubbing/stripping and refinishing of hard floors, carpet cleaning, wall washing, trash removal, biohazardous linens and sharps container removal, and curtain cleaning. (15%) Actively participates in and accomplishes Service Excellence initiatives to meet department goals. (15%) Adheres to all hospital safety standards in the use of chemicals, equipment and machinery and in clearly marking hazardous areas resulting from cleaning processes. (15%) Adheres to the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the hospital as well as regulatory bodies. (10%).

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs timely patient room cleaning and provides cleaning support to the various departments; cleans daily in all areas including discharge cleaning, patient room cleaning, cycle cleaning, office cleaning and all ancillary area cleaning to ensure the continuity and efficiency of patient care and daily operations. Cleaning of assigned building exteriors. Replenishing of dispensers in all required areas and collection of all receptacles.
• Completes project work as assigned which may include, but not limited to scrubbing/stripping and refinishing of hard floors, carpet cleaning, wall washing, trash removal, biohazardous linens and sharps container removal, and curtain cleaning.
• Actively participates in and accomplishes Service Excellence initiatives to meet department goals.
• Adheres to all hospital safety standards in the use of chemicals, equipment and machinery and in clearly marking hazardous areas resulting from cleaning processes.
• Adheres to the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the hospital as well as regulatory bodies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees