Environmental Services Associate (Housekeeping-FT Day) Forbes Hospital

About the role

Completes the standardized cleaning process in patient rooms, offices, departments, and other ancillary areas utilizing the appropriate cleaning procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely patient room cleaning and provide cleaning support to various departments; clean daily in all areas including discharge cleaning, patient room cleaning, cycle cleaning, office cleaning and all ancillary area cleaning to ensure continuity and efficiency of patient care and daily operations.
• Clean assigned building exteriors.
• Refill dispensers in all required areas and collect all receptacles. (55%)
• Complete project work as assigned, which may include wall washing, trash removal, biohazardous linens and sharps container removal. (10%)
• Assist with hospital emergency clean‑up. (10%)
• Actively participate in and accomplish Patient Satisfaction initiatives to meet department goals. (10%)
• Adhere to all hospital safety standards in the use of chemicals, equipment and machinery and clearly mark hazardous areas resulting from cleaning processes. (15%)
• Adhere to the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the hospital as well as regulatory bodies. (10%)
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Minimum FIT testing may be required, but provided upon hire as needed.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Basic reading, writing and effective communication skills.
• Ability to operate power equipment.

Compliance Requirements

This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations set forth in the company’s Code of Business Conduct and related policies. Employees may have access to protected health information and must comply with HIPAA, data security guidelines, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and all other protected classes.