Environmental Services Associate (Housekeeping-PT Day) Forbes Hospital

Overview

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.
• Cleaning of assigned building exteriors.
• Refilling of dispensers in all required areas and collection of all receptacles. (55%)
• Completes project work as assigned, which may include, but is 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 clearly marks 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 will be 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 policies. Employees may have access to protected health information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information and must protect it at all times, complying with HIPAA, the company’s privacy and information security policies, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.