Powerlink - Housekeeping, EVS, Karmanos In Patient Units

Powerlink Facilities Management Service • Dearborn, MI

354d

About The Position

Under direct supervision, performs daily cleaning tasks for patient rooms, nursing stations, lounges, restrooms, office, clinic areas and any other areas assigned, in accordance with standard procedures of the department and in accordance with facility standards and objectives.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
• At least two verifiable job references working for companies or institutions with a reputation for customer service excellence.
• Excellent work history with outstanding attendance.
• Ability to interact directly with patient population, requiring high visibility and a consistently high level of customer service.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English at a level which allows the safe and efficient performance of the job.
• Proof of legal status to work.
• Demonstrate ability to utilize supplies, tools, and equipment properly after initial training.
• Physical ability to lift, push, pull and/or squat a minimum of 50 pounds, able to stand and walk 90% of work period and able to walk stairs and negotiate uneven surfaces.
• Meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards, and behaviors.
• Practice customer service skills as provided through ongoing training and in-services.
• Possess personal qualities such as being self-directed, flexible, committed to team concept, demonstrating teamwork, initiative, willingness to learn, interpersonal skills, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all patient care services standards.
• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, environmental and infection control standards.
• Perform all housekeeping related tasks demonstrating service orientation to fellow employees, patients, visitors and hospital staff.
• Maintain sanitary environment by utilizing standardized cleaning methods in all areas per cleaning manual and training.
• Clean work cart.
• Complete all necessary pantry sanitation.
• Stock storage areas as required with supplies and linen.
• Appropriately store supplies and equipment at the end of the shift.
• Dispose of trash and clean waste receptacles on the unit.
• Complete cycle cleans as indicated on duty list including utilizing hand buffers.
• Identify and report minor repairs to the Service Response Center.
• Complete all steps of the Housekeeping request process, including greeting/engaging patient, scheduling room cleaning time, stocking amenities for patient and guest, keeping appointment for clean time, resolving/addressing service related concerns, and thanking patient/guest.
• Replenish areas cleaned with supplies of soap, hand sanitizer, paper towels, and sharps containers.
• Operate single disc floor machine to spray buff floors, vacuum and spot carpets.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and unit data per HIPPA regulations.
• Enhance job-related growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Assist in evacuating ambulatory patients and residents to exits in case of fire or other internal disasters.
• Assist nursing in making up extra beds and other duties as assigned in case of community disaster.
• Communicate patients' concerns, discomforts to appropriate nursing staff if/when communicated by patient or visitors.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees