Housekeeper - PRN

Surgery Partners•Durham, NC

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the EVS Supervisor, the EVS Housekeeper cleans assigned areas for which they have been trained, including operating rooms, patient rooms, bathrooms, administrative offices, the O.R. break room, and other facility areas as needed. The role helps maintain a clean, safe, and orderly hospital environment while following hospital policies, infection-control requirements, and safe practices for handling chemicals and biohazardous materials. North Carolina Specialty Hospital is a private, physician-owned medical center offering a range of surgical specialties. The hospital describes itself as an award-winning hospital for special surgery and a 5-star CMS-rated facility for patient experience, with a positive work culture and career growth opportunities. It offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including lifting and pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods.
Follow hospital policies and procedures, safety and infection-control requirements, standard precautions, and safe chemical and biohazard handling practices.

Nice To Haves

One year of Environmental Services and/or housekeeping experience in an ambulatory or surgical setting.

Responsibilities

Keep housekeeping supplies stocked daily and according to established PAR levels.
Clean, buff, scrub, and wax floors as a floor technician.
Pick up trash.
Perform proper terminal cleaning daily according to hospital policy and procedure.
Decontaminate clinical areas, equipment, and non-disposable supplies according to hospital policies and procedures.
Recommend revisions to new or existing policies and procedures when appropriate and needed.
Help maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment and follow safety and infection-control requirements.
Maintain proper attire in the operating room and restricted areas, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Follow standard precautions and safe practices when handling biohazardous material and use PPE.
Keep janitorial closets clean and orderly to prevent hazardous conditions.
Post appropriate safety signs to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Report chemical spills immediately to management and understand MDRO sheets in case of exposure.
Use, store, and maintain chemicals safely according to manufacturers’ recommendations and report hazardous conditions immediately.
Keep patient environments clean by following standard procedures for cleaning and maintaining rooms, offices, and common areas.
Identify potential patient risks, take action to eliminate or minimize risks or report them, identify procedures to follow in the event of an incident, and report processes for common problems, failures, and user errors.
Complete additional duties as needed and assigned.