Building Service Attendant (Housekeeping) - Environmental Services - PT - Evenings

Responsibilities

• Cleans and services Arnot Health areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming floors, shampooing carpets, and damp dusting furniture
• Moves furniture, equipment, and supplies in and around the hospital in an orderly and sanitary manner
• Transports and sets up furniture for meetings
• Operates 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 linen and soiled linen processes, including collecting soiled items and delivering to the soiled holding area
• Washes walls, ceiling tiles, vents, windows (inside and out), window screens, light fixtures, and performs other high-dusting tasks requiring a ladder
• Handles garbage and medical waste, including proper packing of needle containers
• Performs regular housecleans in assigned areas using proper procedures
• Replenishes supplies as needed
• Completes isolation cleaning using proper procedures
• Changes drapes and cubicle curtains as required and moves beds as needed
• Cleans the Morgue after an autopsy has been performed and the major portion has been cleaned
• Observes safety rules and reports safety and health hazards to supervisor
• Operates all equipment in a correct and 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
• Demonstrates customer service by interacting with patients in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to their needs, and maintaining communication to provide a secure and pleasant experience

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to read and understand both verbal and written instructions

Experience

• No previous experience necessary

CPR Requirements

• No CPR required

Physical Demands

• Required to be on feet much of the time
• Involves reaching, bending, stooping, and lifting

Exposure Category

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

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