Housekeeping Associate

HonorHealth•Mesa, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeping Associate, described in the job summary as an Environmental Service Associate, provides housekeeping and support services for patient care units to support patient comfort, dignity, safety, and satisfaction. The role includes cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms and common spaces, stocking linens and supplies, handling waste and linen, and responding to housekeeping and hospitality requests. The associate follows department procedures, sanitation protocols, and chemical-use directions, and maintains equipment and housekeeping carts in good working order. The position is full-time at Four Peaks Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona, on an evening schedule of 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with weekends required and days off varying. Schedule flexibility may be required based on business needs.

Requirements

Less than high school education is required.
Six months of experience is preferred.
A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
For environmental services technician positions that require driving HonorHealth vehicles: meet the organization's driver qualification requirements, be at least 21 years old, hold a current and valid Arizona driver's license, provide a Motor Vehicle Report reviewed by Human Resources, and complete the next available in-house Defensive Driving Course and provide a certificate of completion.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience.
High school diploma or GED.
A driver's license and compliance with HonorHealth vehicle-driver requirements, if the position requires driving HonorHealth vehicles.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness of patient care areas according to established procedures, sanitation protocols, and quality standards.
Perform checkout-room cleaning according to department guidelines.
Dispose of hazardous and infectious waste in compliance with protocols.
Conduct morning and evening patient-room rounds; inspect rooms, remove clutter, empty trash, and refresh bathrooms.
Respond to patient requests for housekeeping services and hospitality support.
Clean common spaces and waiting areas on patient care units.
Stock linens and housekeeping supplies.
Clean and sanitize assigned equipment and stage equipment for pickup.
Monitor corridors and keep them free of clutter.
Participate in patient safety rounding, monitor patients for signs of distress, and alert Nursing personnel when intervention or clinical monitoring is required.
Mix and use chemicals according to directions and proper dilution rates; report malfunctions to dilution systems.
Operate, maintain, clean, and report repair needs for departmental equipment.
Keep department cleaning equipment and housekeeping carts in good working order.
Perform other duties as assigned.