Environmental Services Associate (Housekeeping-FT Rotational) Westfield Hospital

Highmark Health • Westfield, NY

3d • $18 - $23 • 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 essential for maintaining the continuity and efficiency of patient care and daily operations by ensuring a clean and safe environment. The position involves adherence to all hospital safety standards, ethical and legal standards, and company policies, including HIPAA compliance.

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