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UHS•Amarillo, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers POSITION : Env Svcs Wkr/Housekeeper Position Summary: The Env Svcs Wkr/Housekeeper position is responsible for cleaning duties to maintain a clean and aseptic environment throughout the hospital. The Env Svcs Wkr/Housekeeper position may be assigned to any one of several positions to include: patient areas cleaner, non-patient areas cleaner, trash technician, special care unit cleaner, and/or others positions as needed. Maintains a professional demeanor in accordance with the service excellence standards while interacting with patients, patient’s families, (including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics) and coworkers. Job Duties/Responsibilities: This position is responsible for cleaning and servicing areas in building according to the assignments for that area. Assignments include but are not limited to the following: Sweeping, mopping, dusting and disinfecting any and all rooms in the hospital. Participating in project work that may include, but not limited to wall washing, window washing, cleaning light fixtures, cleaning upholstery, changing cubicle curtains and drapes, cleaning vents, scrubbing restrooms, floor stripping, carpet extracting, etc. Individual must have a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continual basis, accept supervision from a number of persons, and perform tasks despite frequent interruptions. Individual must have the ability to perform tasks with due consideration to patients, staff and visitors to the vicinity. Some initiative involved in determining cleaning to be done. Works under close supervision performing simple, standardized tasks and is responsible for working within the safety policies and procedures as defined by Medi-Dyn and Northwest Texas Healthcare System’s standards. Report any unsafe working conditions or hazards to management immediately. Immediate and reactive planning is required that may include: consideration for patients, staff and visitors; immediate judgment as to whether a particular task can be performed at a particular time or whether one can return to that task in the immediate future or not; assurance that the adequate amount of supplies and equipment are available to complete the task assigned. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by supervisors.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION: Ability to understand and communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Additionally, to be able to follow written and/or oral instructions, and to record completed assignments, required. A high school diploma or equivalent required.
EXPERIENCE: Previous experience not required.
TRAINING: 1-3 months.
LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION: None

Responsibilities

Cleaning and servicing areas in building according to the assignments for that area.
Sweeping, mopping, dusting and disinfecting any and all rooms in the hospital.
Participating in project work that may include, but not limited to wall washing, window washing, cleaning light fixtures, cleaning upholstery, changing cubicle curtains and drapes, cleaning vents, scrubbing restrooms, floor stripping, carpet extracting, etc.
Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continual basis, accept supervision from a number of persons, and perform tasks despite frequent interruptions.
Ability to perform tasks with due consideration to patients, staff and visitors to the vicinity.
Works under close supervision performing simple, standardized tasks and is responsible for working within the safety policies and procedures as defined by Medi-Dyn and Northwest Texas Healthcare System’s standards.
Report any unsafe working conditions or hazards to management immediately.