Housekeeper / Environmental Services Specialist

Rogers Memorial Hospital•Oconomowoc, WI

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the servicing of all facility buildings, general housekeeping duties and infection control. This role requires professionalism, adherence to hospital policies and procedures, and effective communication. The specialist will also function in a multidisciplinary capacity, assisting staff and patients as needed, and documenting completed work. General housekeeping duties include thorough cleaning and sanitation of various areas, deep cleaning of patient rooms, linen management, trash and recycling disposal, and adherence to safety protocols. The role also involves maintaining a positive attitude while setting boundaries with patients and assisting in additional cleaning tasks as directed.

Requirements

Valid Driver's license required (to be maintained throughout employment)

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma strongly preferred
GED preferred
Advanced vocational or technical education strongly preferred
Previous cleaning experience in a hospital setting is preferred
Knowledge of specialized cleaning equipment strong preferred
Experience in the mental health field preferred

Responsibilities

Comply with Environmental Services and Hospital-directed dress code.
Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Follow all directions of the Environmental Services Manager or Director.
Comply with Hospital policies and procedures.
Comply with Hospital Safety, Employee Health, and Rogers Improvement System (RIS) programs.
Communicate in a respectful, professional manner with all patients, staff and visitors.
Begin shift on time and be prepared for job responsibilities.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when working with chemicals or machinery/power tools.
Comply with on-call policy and maintains availability during scheduled on-call periods.
Assist staff with agitated patients.
When requested, assist in patient room search.
Assist in the training and orientation of staff under the direction of the Environmental Services Manager or Director.
Assist in the development and function of multidisciplinary performance improvement projects.
Document completed work by using established system.
Take personal responsibility to communicate with assigned unit manager or program manager on a daily basis.
Work as a member of a team.
Provide complete cleaning and sanitation of designated areas, including bathrooms, offices, day rooms, group rooms, bedrooms, and other patient/ resident areas.
Cleaning includes all areas, such as (but not limited to) floors, sills, shelves, blinds, desks, beds, windows, sinks, showers.
Provide deep cleaning of patient /resident rooms after discharge, to include changing all bed linens and towels.
Sort and transport clean linens to the linen storage areas throughout the facility.
Keep linen storage areas clean and stocked.
Transport dirty linen from units to laundry pick-up areas.
Gather and dispose of recyclable materials in an appropriate manner.
Gather and dispose of trash and transport it to the dumpster.
Follow all safety requirements, such as not leaving carts unattended, not leaving plastic bags in inpatient areas, not allowing others to pass through a secured door with you.
Maintain a friendly and positive attitude on the unit but keep firm boundaries with patients / residents.
Assist in cleaning additional areas as directed.
Clean carpets as needed or directed.
All other duties as assigned.