floorcare/terminal cleaner

Yale-New Haven Health•New Haven, CT

44d

About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. A Terminal Cleaner /Floor Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring that all floor areas of the facility are kept clean, safe and well-maintained. Your duties will include cleaning and maintaining carpets, hard surface floors and any other floor-related tasks. You will also need to operate and maintain floor care equipment, including T-300 machine, buffers, Burnisher vacuums, stripping machine wax machines, and carpet extractors and routine cleaning of assigned areas all in accordance with Hospital and Departmental standards. Ensures the hospital is in compliance with regulatory and departmental standards. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Two (2) to three (3) years experience preferred in a service oriented department, preferably within the healthcare industry. Ability to adapt within a fast paced customer service environment. Knowledge of Perioperative Services department operations highly desired.
SPECIAL SKILLS
A proven experience as a Floor Technician or a similar role. Knowledge of various cleaning products and tools as well as the ability to operate and maintain floor care equipment. Physical strength and stamina to carry heavy items and stand for long periods. Ability to work with minimal supervision Knowledge of 7 step cleaning and decontamination techniques highly desired. Achieves competence in all required skills after completion of department training program to include passing of ORA department competencies. Ability to read, write, and perform basic math. Basic computer skills required to perform daily tasks in OR applications to include RFID equipment tracking system. Must possess good interpersonal skills in order to participate as a member of the Perioperative Support Associate staff. Must be able to safely operate floor care machinery.
PHYSICAL DEMAND
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds. Ability to perform tasks of physical endurance and dexterity as required. Consistent use of proper body mechanics. All duties require pushing, pulling, lifting, bending and standing. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

Cleaning Techniques
1.1 Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed
Floor Care
2.1 Operating floor care machinery.
Service excellence
3.1 Creates a great first impression
Personal Effectiveness/Accountability
4.1 Values constructive criticism and modifies behaviors accordingly
Safety
5.1 Demonstrates proper use of protective devices such as gloves, gowns, safety goggles, floor signs, ect.