Housekeeper, Full-Time Environmental Services 1k BONUS INCLUDED

San Antonio Behavioral Health • San Antonio, TX

43d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine cleaning of inpatient and outpatient patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, activity rooms, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, courtyards, corridors, and parking lots in a clean, neat and sanitary manner. Performs terminal/detailed cleaning of the patient and exam rooms by following check list or as instructed by Nursing personnel. Cleans cafeteria tables and floors daily; degreases kitchen floors and baseboards nightly. The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to read and understand equipment operation manuals. Cleans and maintains carpet and tiled floors by using heavy equipment to clean floors on a rotating basis.

Requirements

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience with housekeeping and environmental services duties, to include janitorial/custodial duties, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Must be available for on-call; weekend, day, and evening shifts as assigned.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic.
• Must be able to consistently meet deadlines; must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs.
• Flexibility to work closely with patients and staff in a caring and supportive style with the ability to maintain self-control in volatile or hostile customer services interactions.
• General knowledge and understanding of safety procedures.
• Must have skills in maintaining information as highly confidential.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and be able to perceive the attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, and/or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips.
• Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken word during activities in which they must convey detail or important spoken instructions to others accurately, sometimes quickly and loudly.
• Hearing to perceive the nature of sound with no less than 40 db loss @ Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction; ability to perceive detailed information orally and make fine discriminations in sound.
• Perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Individual must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and to be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction that will enable people in the role to complete administrative and clerical tasks, as well as inspect and analyze.
• Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation and foot traffic; ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another

Nice To Haves

• High School degree (or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Environmental Services Department.
• Performs routine cleaning of inpatient and outpatient patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, activity rooms, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, courtyards, corridors, and parking lots in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.
• Performs terminal/detailed cleaning of the patient and exam rooms by following check list or as instructed by Nursing personnel.
• Completes work assignments in a timely manner.
• Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
• Uses and maintains equipment properly.
• Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
• Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
• Replenishes supplies.
• Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions and isolation precautions.
• Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
• Works day or evening shifts as assigned.
• Maintains age specific safety precautions.
• Cleans and maintains carpet and tiled floors by using heavy equipment to clean floors on a rotating basis.
• Cleans cafeteria tables and floors daily; degreases kitchen floors and baseboards nightly.
• Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations and interdepartmental objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
• Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED