Patient Support Assistant

University of California, San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the immediate supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor, the incumbent performs the following duties adhering to UCSF & department policies and procedures. The primary focus is on general cleaning tasks to maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This includes cleaning patient rooms, other assigned areas within Patient Care Units, and proper disposal of waste and soiled linen. The role also involves using approved cleaning chemicals, proper body mechanics, and completing specific training. Additionally, the position includes other functions such as inspecting work, reporting maintenance needs, and responding to emergencies.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Previous hospital, skilled nursing facility, or hotel cleaning experience is required.
Able to organize and prioritize work.
Must possess good verbal and written communications skills.
Must read, speak, and understand English.
Basic arithmetic skills are required.

Nice To Haves

Computer (PC) experience

Responsibilities

Following Infection Control Policies, maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and esthetically pleasing environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Clean occupied patient rooms, and rooms between patients (discharges) following department procedures.
Clean other assigned areas within the Patient Care Units.
Dispose of waste (trash, biohazardous waste, recycling, compost) and soiled linen following departmental procedures.
Use approved cleaning chemicals to maintain the cleanliness of assigned areas.
Use proper body mechanics and body alignment when moving furniture and equipment.
Complete the training for Medications and Auxiliary Staff Competency.
Perform other related duties as instructed by immediate supervisor.
Inspect own work, report missing furniture, repairs needed; report fire or safety hazards.
Respond to emergencies following established procedures.