Building Service Attendant (Housekeeping) - Environmental Services - FT - Nights

Main Function

Performs a variety of cleaning techniques including dusting, mopping, scrubbing and the use of heavy equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans and services Arnot Health areas, moves furniture, equipment and supplies in and around the hospital in an orderly and sanitary manner, i.e.: sweeps, mops, vacuums floors, shampoos carpets, and damp dusts furniture.
• Moves furniture for meetings, runs small extractors, floor machines and small burnishers.
• Loads linen and microfiber carts and bins to predetermined par levels and completes deliveries at scheduled times.
• Completes all functions associated with the linen processes.
• Collects soiled linen and soiled microfiber products from designated areas and delivers to the soiled holding area.
• Completes all functions associated with the soiled linen processes.
• Must be able to wash walls, ceiling tiles, vents, windows inside and out, and window screens, light fixtures, and other high dusting requiring a ladder.
• Must be able to take care of garbage and medical waste and follow proper procedure on packing needle containers.
• Completes regular housecleans in an assigned area, using proper procedures.
• Replenishes supplies as needed.
• Completes isolation cleaning using proper procedure.
• Changes drapes and cubical curtains as required and move beds as needed.
• Cleans the Morgue after an autopsy has been performed and the major portion has been cleaned (General Houseclean).
• Observes safety rules and reports safety and health hazards to supervisor.
• Operates all equipment in a correct, safe manner and cleans equipment after each use.
• Maintains neat and clean work and storage areas.
• Attends all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position.

Education

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Must be able to read and understand both verbal and written instructions.

Experience

No previous experience necessary.

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS

No CPR required.

Physical Demands

Required to be on feet much of the time. Reaching, bending, stooping and lifting.

Exposure Category

Category II. Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. But employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.