Environmental Services Associate (Housekeeping-FT Evening) Saint Vincent Hospital

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Performs timely patient room cleaning and provides cleaning support to various departments; cleans 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. (55%)
• Cleans assigned building exteriors.
• Refills dispensers in all required areas and collects all receptacles.
• Completes project work as assigned which may include, but not limited to wall washing, trash removal, biohazardous linens and sharps container removal. Assists with hospital emergency clean up. (10%)
• Actively participates in and accomplishes Patient Satisfaction initiatives to meet department goals. (10%)
• Adheres to all hospital safety standards in the use of chemicals, equipment and machinery and in clearly marking hazardous areas resulting from cleaning processes. (15%)
• Adheres to the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the hospital as well as regulatory bodies. (10%)
• Performs 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.