Housekeeper - Environmental Services - Part Time - Days

About the position

The position is responsible for providing a clean and safe environment for staff, visitors, and patients within the hospital. The role enhances the appearance of the facility by maintaining a consistent floor care program. The individual will disinfect patient treatment areas, perform collection and disposal of medical waste, clean newly constructed areas, and prepare patient rooms for new patients. Interaction with patients and visitors is also a key aspect of the role.

Responsibilities

• Disinfect patient treatment, invasive care areas, staff and visitor areas to maximize infection prevention and enhance patient safety.
• Perform collection, storage, and disposal of general medical, biohazard, pharmaceutical, chemotherapy, sharps, and soiled linen products.
• Clean remodeled or newly constructed areas and ensure they are ready for occupancy.
• Perform project work including cubicle curtain changes, construction cleanup, floor refinishing, carpet cleaning, wall washing, and refrigerator cleaning.
• Prepare patient rooms, exam rooms, and patient support areas for new patients including disinfection, bed making, floor care, and supplies replenishment.
• Interact verbally with patients and visitors to provide directions, hospital information, guest room services, and general hospitality.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in matters relating to patient, visitor, and other staff.
• Ability to convey an attitude of acceptance, sensitivity, and caring to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships and convey relevant information to other members of the health care team.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate by telephone in English.
• Basic computer skills required: e-mail communication, mandatory education, review schedules, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of chemicals used for cleaning and disinfecting (on-the-job training provided).
• Demonstrates compliance with hospital and department safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to work around blood borne pathogens and body fluids with personal protective equipment.
• Ability to be self-motivated.

Benefits

• Education Assistance offered.
• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater.
• Competitive wages including weekend and night differentials.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1.