Environmental Services Worker/Multi Skilled Worker l

Keefe Memorial Hospital•Cheyenne Wells, CO

3d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

A MSW I cleans all areas of the hospital by performing routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors. Demonstrates ability to utilize the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure. This position would assist with grounds work, such as snow removal, or exterior yard cleanup. A MSW I also assists in the dietary department, preparing simple and routine food dishes. Performs a variety of tasks in the preparation and cooking of soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs for patient and employee consumption. Complies with department and organization-wide policies, Critical Access Hospital requirements, Safety, and Infection Control, and all Federal and State of Colorado regulations related to the performance of Keefe Memorial Hospital operations and requirement of the compliance program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 19 years old to operate kitchen equipment

Nice To Haves

Experience as a cook in healthcare setting preferred

Responsibilities

Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner to reflect the highest integrity of the Environmental Services Department for assigned shift.
Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors in a clean, neat, and sanitary manner with minimal supervision according to established quality standards.
Performs detailed cleaning of the patient rooms by following check list or as instructed by the Director of EVS.
Performs laundry service in house and complies with all safety codes in doing so.
Completes work assignments in a timely manner.
Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
Uses and maintains equipment properly.
Always introduces self to patients, families, and visitors.
Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
Replenishes supplies.
Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions, and isolation precautions.
To apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Utilizes provided resources effectively, such as equipment operation manuals and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Assists with cleaning and maintaining carpet and tiled floors by using heavy equipment to clean, strip and wax floors.
Snow removal and/or yard cleanup depending on season.
Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, trainings, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. Shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Check current census before each meal preparation
Check for new diet orders
Check diet cards and cross reference with diet order
Communicate with nurses to assure patients dietary needs are met
Conduct patient rounds at least once daily to review diet requests, preference and concerns
Document meal and fluid consumption when picking up patient trays
Prepare patient meals following prescribed diet
Prepare late trays as needed for patients
Prepare entrees, side dishes, salads, drinks and desserts for upcoming meal
Prepare special order menu items as needed
Adjust recipes based on need.
Prepare coffee for cafeteria
Prepares meals for special events, e.g., board and staff meetings, employee events
Prepare salad bar for cafeteria and refresh lettuce and condiments as needed
Prepare food requiring advance preparation per protocol and dietary regulations
Taste tests all entrée and side dishes
Cleans and disinfects all work areas per protocol includes pots and pans, range grill and steam table.
Cleans and disinfects pot and pans per protocol
Test Chlorine sanitizing solution using chlorine test strip using in pot & pan sink
Empties trash cans as needed
Prepare and deliver patient snacks
Functions as food service manager in his/her absence
Prepare entrée, vegetables, side dishes and desserts for cafeteria
Utilizes batch cooking to keep vegetable fresh on cafeteria serving line
Cleans cafeteria dining room after each break period, lunch and supper
Delivers late trays as needed
Stocks nourishment center in acute refrigerator and cupboard as needed
Inspects and documents all patient refrigerator and freezer temperature on a daily basis
Serve employee in cafeteria line at lunch and supper
Perform all other duties assigned by Food Service Manager