Environmental Worker, Part-Time, Mid Shift, Jackson South

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Worker performs moderate to heavy manual housekeeping work on an assigned shift in a healthcare setting. The role involves a variety of manual tasks to maintain assigned areas, including patient and non-patient care spaces. The worker uses detergents, disinfectants, polishes, and finishes according to established guidelines and demonstrates service excellence and the CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.

Requirements

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
Must meet the stated physical requirements, including extended walking or standing; climbing stairs or ladders; stooping, bending, crawling, and repetitive motions; carrying 21 to 50 pounds; and lifting, pushing, or pulling 51 to 100 pounds with appropriate devices.
Requires visual acuity for job-related activities, which may include operating machines or motor vehicles and performing mechanical or skilled-trade tasks.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Vacuum or sweep, mop, and wet-wash floors daily.
Clean assigned patient and non-patient care areas.
Collect and transport trash, and clean and reline trash containers with plastic bags according to the daily work schedule.
Fill soap, paper towel, and toilet paper dispensers.
Empty sharp boxes.
Place gowns in designated storage areas as needed.
Defrost and clean assigned refrigerators every two weeks.
Dust countertops and shelves daily, inside and outside, and wipe cabinets.
Clean discharged patient units as vacancies occur.
Monitor daily laundry delivery for assigned units.
Use detergents, disinfectants, polishes, finishes, and related products according to established guidelines.
Clean isolation areas, warmers, IMED pumps, monitors, bill lights, and other related equipment when patients are discharged.
Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.