Housekeeper/EVS Technician (Full Time Night Shift)

Newberry Health•Newberry, SC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Housekeeper/EVS Technician (Night Shift) to join our team at Newberry Health Hospital. This role is responsible for cleaning patient rooms, bathrooms, and offices in accordance with prescribed procedures to ensure a clean environment and prevent the spread of germs. Newberry Health Hospital is a 90-bed, acute care, independent, not-for-profit, community hospital located in Newberry County, South Carolina, known for its commitment to quality care and community service.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Must be able to read and write.
Prior institutional housekeeping experience preferred.
Must be able to perform short cycle, repetitive duties under specific instruction.

Responsibilities

Cleans lobby, Emergency Room, Medical Records and/or bathrooms depending on schedule.
Germicides all counter tops, bathrooms; removes trash, dust mops, damp mops, and displays "wet floor" signs as appropriate.
After general cleaning is complete, refers to slips at nurse’s station to clean discharged patient rooms.
Spot cleans walls; washes furniture and beds with germicide; cleans mirrors, sinks, toilets, tub or shower, high dust drapes, TV and doors; makes up bed with clean linen; dusts and damp mops bathrooms and displays "Wet Floor" sign as appropriate; vacuums carpets.
Notifies nurse’s station that patient rooms are ready for next patient once cleaned.
Performs daily patient room cleaning by emptying trash; high dusts, damp wipes with germicide over bed tables, bedside tables, telephone and window sills. Germicides toilet, sink, tub or shower; dust mops and damp mops room, vacuums carpet and inspects work.
Reports broken furniture and unsafe conditions to Supervisor.
In the Labor and Delivery Area: Dresses in scrub suit; terminally cleans by germiciding walls, floor, tables, Rick bucket and light fixtures. Wipes down with dry cloth; uses mop to remove water from floor.
Answers department pages and responds to problems in a professional and timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned in a positive and cooperative manner.