Environmental Worker, Per-Diem, Days
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 cleaning and maintenance tasks in assigned patient-care and non-patient-care areas, supporting the upkeep of the hospital environment. The position is per diem on days at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. A high school diploma is strongly preferred. Generally, 0 to 3 years of related experience is required. The role requires extended walking or standing and may involve physical tasks and exposure to challenging environmental conditions.
Requirements
- Generally, 0 to 3 years of related experience.
- Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
- 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.
- Able to perform extended walking or standing; climb stairs or ladders; stoop, bend, crawl, and perform repetitive motions as needed.
- Able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds.
- Able to lift, push, or pull objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds using appropriate devices.
- Visual acuity to perform job-related activities such as operating machines or motor vehicles and performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Vacuum or sweep, mop, and wet-wash floors daily.
- Clean assigned patient-care and non-patient-care areas.
- Collect and transport trash; clean and reline trash containers with plastic bags according to the daily work schedule.
- Fill soap, paper towel, and toilet paper dispensers.
- Empty sharps containers.
- Place gowns in designated storage areas as needed.
- Defrost and clean assigned refrigerators every two weeks.
- Dust countertops and shelves inside and outside, and wipe cabinets daily.
- Clean discharge patient units as vacancies occur.
- Monitor delivery of laundry for assigned units daily.
- Use detergents, disinfectants, polishes, finishes, and other products according to established guidelines.
- Clean isolation areas and equipment used upon patient discharge, including warmers, IMED pumps, monitors, and bill lights.
- Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
- Perform other related job duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
