UMH Sparrow Eaton - Housekeeper/Environmental Services Tech 1

Sparrow•Charlotte, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of tasks involved in the cleaning of patient rooms, staff work areas, and common areas. This role involves selecting and transporting cleaning materials, cleaning and disinfecting various areas, washing fixtures, replenishing supplies, stocking linens, notifying supervisors of needed repairs, maintaining equipment, shampooing carpets, and performing floor care. The position also includes identifying and removing stains, delivering and stocking linens to departments, attending staff meetings, using PPE, and supporting the organization's mission and values.

Requirements

No prior work related experience
Knowledge and understanding of general cleaning methods, materials and equipment
Knowledge of regulatory standards and hospital policies applicable to the environmental services function including infection control and safety practices
Ability to read and understand labels and instructions on cleaning solutions and equipment
Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in a pleasant manner with staff, patients and their families, and visitors while performing housekeeping tasks
Physical ability to continuously stand/walk/bend/reach/stoop/kneel/crouch/lift, remove trash and soiled linens, and properly utilize required equipment
Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job

Responsibilities

Selects cleaning materials and supplies from designated area and transports to work area.
Cleans and disinfects assigned patient rooms, staff work areas, and common areas. Duties include, but are not limited to, dusting furniture, sweeping/mopping floors, vacuuming rugs, removing trash and soiled linens, changing linens, cleaning fixtures, and washing windows.
Washes and polishes sinks, showers, mirrors, and similar fixtures/equipment.
Replenishes supplies of soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and other dispensable items.
Stocks and delivers linens to designated areas.
Notifies supervisor of needed repairs.
Keeps equipment, supplies and cart in a clean and orderly condition.
Shampoos carpets as directed.
Strips, waxes and polishes floors as directed.
Identifies cause and determines method of removing stains from floors, carpets and furniture using a variety of cleaning supplies and equipment.
Assumes responsibility for delivering, ordering, and stocking linen to all departments.
Attends staff meetings and in-service programs.
Uses PPE as required.
Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives.
Adheres to the organization’s policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.