Technician I, Floor Maintenance Cleaning (Full Time)

Wayne Memorial Hospital•Jesup, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

To maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hospital. Cleans and sanitizes rooms and furnishings in assigned areas by following established policies and procedures. Must be knowledgeable of and comply with established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Latitude Follows established policies and procedures of the Environmental Service Department. Contacts supervisor when problems arise.

Requirements

Grade school or equivalent 􀂐preferred.
Ability to read and understand hazardous warning labels.
Must be able to do the following on a constant, ongoing basis:
Hear and understand both face-to-face and telephone conversations
See sufficiently to read product labels
Converse appropriately with individuals both inside and outside the hospital
Receive and follow simple instructions
Concentrate on and remember varied job duties
Endure considerable walking, standing, kneeling, and crouching in performing cleaning functions
Must be able to:
Train new employees as needed
Train current employees on new tasks
Carry less than IO pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds occasionally

Nice To Haves

Experience in Floor Maintenance Cleaning is preferred, but not required.
Previous housekeeping experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Use specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents.
Follow specified procedures, work patterns and routines.
Horizontal Surfaces: Remove dust, dirt, greasy film, wash if necessary and sanitize daily in patient rooms and patient care areas.
Patient Rooms: In addition to above, perform terminal cleaning procedures and prepare room for new occupant, or concurrent cleaning procedures for rooms with long-term patients. Follow isolation procedures in isolation rooms.
Bathrooms: Clean and disinfect daily - all fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors, walls as far as can be reached. Clean high areas, Replenish bathroom supplies.
Floors: Dust mop, wet mop, sanitize/disinfect
Carpet: Vacuum, shampoo, or extract
Walls, windows, doors, ceilings: spot clean all surfaces
Fixtures, furnishings, furniture: Dust, damp wipe, spot clean, wash, sanitize/disinfect, polish, change drapes/cubicle curtains.
Clean/sanitize shelves, ledges, vents, woodwork, window frames,
Empty, clean and reline waste baskets.
Straighten and rearrange furniture as needed, Clean over-head lights.
Waste and soiled linens: Remove from work area in accordance with infection control guidelines, Place in specified containers.
Receive assignments: Assemble needed materials and supplies, load service cart and transport to work area A.M. and return P.M.
Stairways, entrances and exits: Spot clean walls daily and wash as scheduled. Scrub floors and sanitize.
Utility rooms (nursing floors) and closets: Clean floors, ceilings, furnishings and fixtures.
Dietary Department: Clean sinks, replenish towels, sign and date slip above sink. Clean bathroom and replenish supplies.
Notify Supervisor when supplies are low and/or mechanical failures
Return unused supplies to housekeeping utility room at end· of shift
Clean equipment used in performance of duties and store properly
Clean and store housekeeping cart
Clean upholstery
Attend in-service and other required meetings
Perform other duties as directed