Housekeeping Aide - Trash Tech

Fairview Health Services•Woodbury, MN

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is looking to hire a Housekeeping Aide (Trash Tech) to join our team at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, Minnesota! This is a 0.6 FTE position (48 hours every two weeks) working the evening shift, including every other weekend. This position is benefit eligible. As a Trash Tech, you will play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, and staff. This position is responsible for the safe collection, handling, and disposal of waste throughout the hospital while following established safety, sanitation, and infection prevention guidelines. Join our team at Woodwinds Hospital! This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, values teamwork, and takes pride in maintaining a safe and healthy healthcare environment. Your work will make a meaningful difference in the experience and well-being of our patients, visitors, and staff! Perform cleaning duties as assigned to keep the facility orderly, attractive, clean, and sanitary.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Previous Housekeeping/Environmental Service experience

Responsibilities

Waste Collection: Regularly collect, transport, and properly dispose of general and medical waste, including biohazardous and potentially infectious materials, while following strict safety protocols.
Waste Sorting and Segregation: Properly separate recyclable materials, general waste, and biohazardous waste to ensure safe handling and appropriate disposal.
Safety and Compliance: Follow all applicable healthcare regulations, environmental guidelines, and organizational policies related to waste management and sanitation.
Infection Prevention: Adhere to established infection control procedures to minimize contamination and reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous materials.
Teamwork and Collaboration: Work closely with Environmental Services and other healthcare team members to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Emergency Response: Respond appropriately to spills, accidents, or situations involving hazardous materials by following established safety and emergency procedures.
Training and Education: Participate in ongoing training to stay current on waste management practices, infection prevention, and workplace safety standards.
Performs cleaning assignments per department procedures and protocols
Uses proper chemical dilution rations
Follows infection control practices and procedures
Follows proper procedure for assigned area
Completes assignments in a timely manner
Uses proper equipment and supplies for task
Replenishes supplies
Properly handles soiled and clean linens in assigned areas
Properly handles and disposes of biohazardous and non-biohazardous waste
Uses good body mechanics
Uses safe work practices i.e. floor signs, use of gloves, follow hazard signs/symbols
Remains flexible to change assignments as needed
Contributes process improvement ideas/suggestions
Properly documents work assignments
Demonstrates proper emergency and security response
Takes immediate action as required to assist with emergency codes
Unlocks and secures access to building as directed
Cleans emergency spills as needed
Demonstrates proper use and care of equipment
Uses proper equipment for assignment/task
Properly cares for equipment and acts for preventive maintenance
Reports malfunctioning equipment
Uses safety precautions
Uses appropriate verbal and nonverbal greetings
Demonstrates a willing and helpful attitude
Demonstrates respect for customer’s need for privacy
Performs activities in a respectful, courteous, and responsive manner
Transports furniture and equipment as requested
Reports mechanical failures or negative conditions to appropriate supervisor
Offers and values constructive criticism
Resolves issues in a respectful manner
Uses first party communication
Demonstrates respect for others