Housekeeping - EVS - FT - Pohai Nani

Sanford Health•Kaneohe, HI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas for patients/residents, visitors and associates by following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines. Tasks that the individual will be responsible for include but not limited to; emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. The Good Samaritan is proud to be one of the largest non-profit providers of senior services in the US. Since our founding in 1922, we have been driven by our mission and belief. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
Ability to use computer.
Prior cleaning experience is helpful.
Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods and cleaning chemicals is helpful.
Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools and techniques in a healthcare environment.
Ability to apply this to provide a clean and sterile environment for patients/residents and facility staff.

Responsibilities

Maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas.
Following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines.
Emptying waste baskets.
Sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
Cleaning patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas.
Wearing proper protective equipment.
Keeping storage, equipment, and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
Using pagers and other technology appropriately.
Assisting in laundry areas as appropriate.
Using technology applications depending on location and availability of programs.