Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeping) - Variable shift Job at Hillsboro Medical Center
POSITION SUMMARY:
Cleans and sanitizes patient care areas and equipment utilizing techniques, chemicals and personal protective equipment outlined in policies. Performs a variety of environmental services tasks to keep patient care areas, offices and public spaces in a clean and sanitary condition. Deals with trash and hazardous medical waste. Assists in other projects such as floor cleaning. Stocks supplies and makes beds/stretchers. Always provides guidance and excellent customer service to customers.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Additional Posting Information: Hillsboro Medical Center believes in providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. Recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, working conditions, training, and compensation will be based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, creed, national origin, marital status, family relationship, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We further commit ourselves to continuing the practical application of this policy in our daily business conduct.
Cleans and sanitizes patient care areas and equipment utilizing techniques, chemicals and personal protective equipment outlined in policies. Performs a variety of environmental services tasks to keep patient care areas, offices and public spaces in a clean and sanitary condition. Deals with trash and hazardous medical waste. Assists in other projects such as floor cleaning. Stocks supplies and makes beds/stretchers. Always provides guidance and excellent customer service to customers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Performed majority of the time:
Cleans and sanitizes patient care as well as non-patient areas including office, restrooms, and other areas as assigned.
- Performs all periodic cleaning duties as scheduled, including stripping and waxing hard floor surfaces, carpet extraction, carpet maintenance, furniture cleaning, washing of equipment, walls ceilings, windows, blinds and light fixtures as scheduled.
- Disposes of recyclable paper and other recyclable items in designated containers.
- Collects trash, linen and trash carts. Empties and cleans trash bins, operates trash compactor.
- Handles and disposes of infectious waste according to policy to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
- Handles and disposes of chemicals used in the cleaning process according to policy to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
- Stocks EVS closets and carts, replenishes dispensers (soap, paper towels, toilet paper, alcohol-based hand sanitizer, disposable seat covers).
Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job:
Participates in departmental and healthcare wide training to continually develop and enhance skills.
Decision making and budget responsibilities:
Impact limited to employee.
Assigned direct reports (not limited to the ones listed):
N/A
Education:
Required
Preferred
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Experience:
Required
Preferred
- Previous janitorial experience.
Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:
Required
Preferred
Job Related Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:
Required
Able to deal with multiple demands in a fast-paced work environment.
- Must be able to communicate in English with patients, internal customers (nurses, techs, and medical staff) and EVS Lead. Must be able to understand both verbal and written instruction in English to assist and communicate with our patients, respond to emergency pages overhead, and to understand labeling of chemicals for the purpose of cleaning, safety, etc.
- Personal appearance makes a good first impression.
- Candidates must demonstrate and provide excellent communication and customer service skills as well as enjoy interacting with the public.
- Operates all equipment in a safe manner.
- Demonstrates excellent customer service skills, putting the needs of the customer and patients first.
Preferred
Bilingual skills a plus.
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