Environmental Housekeeper - PT - 1st Shift

About the Hospital

Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital is a 178-bed comprehensive medical and surgical facility serving the communities along Florida’s Treasure Coast as a trusted healthcare provider for more than 50 years. With the latest technology and a team of skilled healthcare professionals, we are committed to bringing the highest level of expert and compassionate care to the communities we serve.

We offer advanced technology and expertise in emergency care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics, surgical services, and more. Recognized for high standards, we have earned full hospital and laboratory accreditation from The Joint Commission, as well as advanced certification as a Primary Stroke Center for high-quality stroke care. We have also earned several additional industry recognitions for our commitment to quality and safety.

Why Orlando Health?

• Competitive pay with evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials for qualifying positions
• All-inclusive benefits starting on day one, including:
  • Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement
  • FREE college education programs
  • Retirement savings
  • Paid paternity leave and fertility benefits
  • Backup elder and childcare, pet insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Employee-centric culture recognized as one of the “Top Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Healthcare
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Standards of Behavior, exhibit excellent customer service skills, and work cohesively in a team environment
• Communicate with patients, visitors, and customers using designated scripting and engagement techniques
• Clean and disinfect patient rooms and ancillary areas, including bathrooms, public areas, corridors, medication storage rooms, and other designated spaces using appropriate chemicals and procedures
• Clean in-patient and non-patient rooms, including:
  • Patient beds, furniture, light fixtures, ceiling vents, windows, window coverings/blinds
  • Restrooms/bathroom fixtures, IV poles, Murphy beds, and other designated equipment
  • Floors and carpets
• Replenish supplies, remove bio-medical waste, trash, and soiled linen daily; change cubicle/window curtains as needed
• Operate equipment such as vacuum cleaners, push/pull cleaning carts, and climb ladders as required
• Complete daily patient room and bathroom cleaning to accommodate discharges/admissions and maintain cleanliness standards using approved procedures, including Bed Management systems
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and federal, state, and local standards
• Comply with all Orlando Health policies, procedures, and safety directives, including Standards of Precaution, SDS, and Hand Hygiene
• Complete patient room cleaning using the 7-Step cleaning method for Environmental Housekeeper duties
• Complete all mandatory training and attend in-services
• Participate in departmental quality assurance and improvement activities
• Maintain productivity and volume standards established for the assigned facility
• Stay current with hospital and department policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to read and recognize similarities and differences between words and series of numbers
• Ability to write simple correspondence and respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers
• Good working knowledge of and ability to use department-related computer systems, including Bed Management systems
• Capability to complete required mandatory educational training