Environmental Services Associate (Housekeeping-FT Day) Forbes Hospital

Highmark Health • Monroeville, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Completes the standardized cleaning process in patient rooms, offices, departments, and other ancillary areas utilizing the appropriate cleaning procedures. This role is responsible for performing timely patient room cleaning and providing cleaning support to various departments. The associate will clean 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, refilling of dispensers in all required areas, and collection of all receptacles are also key duties. The position also involves completing project work such as wall washing, trash removal, and biohazardous linens and sharps container removal, as well as assisting with hospital emergency clean-up. Active participation in Patient Satisfaction initiatives to meet department goals is expected. Adherence to all hospital safety standards in the use of chemicals, equipment, and machinery, and in clearly marking hazardous areas resulting from cleaning processes is crucial. The role also requires adherence to the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the hospital and regulatory bodies. Employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times, requiring compliance with HIPAA and data security guidelines. It is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct, including adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, as well as company policies and training requirements.

Requirements

• 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.
• Refilling of dispensers in all required areas and collection of all receptacles.
• Completes project work as assigned which may include, but not limited wall washing, trash removal, biohazardous linens and sharps container removal.
• Assists with Hospital emergency clean up.
• Actively participates in and accomplishes Patient Satisfaction 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

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