Room Attendant

University of Maryland Medical System • Baltimore, MD

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, performs cleaning and disinfecting services within an area, location or building. Takes appropriate and necessary precautions to ensure the safety of patients, visitors and other associates in accordance with standards set forth by The Joint Commission, OSHA and other regulatory agencies. Fulfillment of the job duties requires the employee to have access to medication storage areas.

Requirements

• Access to medication storage areas.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning and disinfecting of patient rooms that may include vacuuming, high and low dusting, bed making and stripping, and removal of general and hazardous waste.
• Cleans discharge areas, medical wards, utility rooms, galleys, treatment rooms, operating rooms, offices, medical supply rooms and restrooms in patient care areas following proper infection control procedures.
• Cleans and disinfects isolation rooms according to hospital policy.
• Performs general cleaning in public areas such as hallways, offices, elevators and stairwells.
• Adheres to all departmental sanitation procedures

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED