Environmental Serv. Tech, Evenings
About The Position
The Environmental Services Technician/Housekeeper performs timely patient-room cleaning and provides cleaning support to various departments. Daily cleaning duties cover discharge cleaning, patient rooms, cycle cleaning, offices, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, and ancillary areas to support continuity of patient care and daily operations. The technician selects and uses chemicals and supplies according to hospital procedures and properly uses and maintains equipment. The role includes transporting trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal areas, replenishing supplies, following infection-control practices, maintaining quality standards, and observing safety precautions. The technician may work day, evening, or weekend shifts as assigned and should be able to work independently with normal supervision. The position also involves assisting visitors with directions, introducing oneself to patients, families, and visitors, reporting safety hazards, and cooperating with colleagues to meet departmental objectives.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- No experience required.
- Ability to work independently with normal supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Prior housekeeping experience in a healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Clean patient rooms promptly, including discharge and cycle cleaning.
- Clean offices, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, and other ancillary areas.
- Use appropriate chemicals and supplies according to hospital procedures.
- Use and maintain equipment properly.
- Assist visitors with directions when requested and introduce oneself to patients, families, and visitors.
- Report safety hazards and observe safety precautions.
- Transport trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal areas.
- Replenish supplies.
- Follow infection-control practices, including handwashing, Standard Precautions, and isolation precautions.
- Maintain established quality standards while performing assigned duties.
- Work assigned day, evening, or weekend shifts.
- Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental and interdepartmental objectives and maintain good employee relations.
- Promote Amberwell's mission, vision, and values and perform duties professionally.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
