Sanitation Attendant, TBHC

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Join our team and help launch the first state psychiatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth, where innovative caregivers will make a lasting impact on behavioral health in Texas.
The Texas Behavioral Health Center is a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District that is owned by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center.
When fully operational, the 505,000-square-foot facility will house 292 beds – 200 for adult patients and 92 for children and adolescents. As DFW’s first state-funded behavioral health hospital, it is designed to deliver state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms, abundant access to natural light and nature, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery. The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral health disciplines.
As employees of UT Southwestern, team members will join a world-class academic medical center committed to patient-centered care, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities. With competitive benefits and a mission-driven culture, Texas Behavioral Health Center offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health care in North Texas.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma Or equivalent
• Sanitation experience in food service operation or equivalent sanitation experience.

Responsibilities

• Completes and maintains all job performance requirements and criteria as established in the Career Ladder Program and Position, Time and Duties.
• Maintains all standards as required in the Disciplinary Points Section of the Career Ladder Program.
• Delivers patient food cards to floors on service elevators and leaves in specified areas. Assists in picking up patient tray carts after meals and returns to cart room.
• Cleans and fills pot washer. Cleans and sanitizes all cooking utensils, pots and pans used in kitchen and retail operations.
• Returns items to their proper storage location.
• Sweeps and mops specified areas of the kitchen and all of the cafe. Moves all portable equipment to ensure proper cleaning.
• Collects, processes and properly disposes of trash and transports to disposal area. Follows proper procedures when using trash compactor and uses caution. Cleans and stores all trash cans.
• Cleans the tray return room in the cafe. Strips and delivers trays, china and flatware to the kitchen for washing. Cleans and returns all restocked dish and tray lowerators to the cafe in a timely manner.
• Performs all cleaning and restocking duties as specified in Time and Duties.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings. Attends meetings as required.
• Alerts supervisor of any issues with equipment. Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Monitor and documents equipment temperatures according to established procedures as outlined in Time and Duties.
• Assists on patient Tray line as needed.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED