Environmental Services Worker-Surgery Department

Job Details Description Job Summary: Daily cleaning, sanitizing, and supplying of miscellaneous items for patient rooms, corridors, nurses’ stations, lounges, and other ancillary areas assigned in accordance with standard procedures of the surgery department and Greater Regional objectives. Will use cleaning equipment and procedures established by policies and/or department management. Will maintain a high-quality standard as established by department management. Understands and observes all safety precautions and procedures of the department and Greater Regional. Major Tasks, Duties, And Responsibilities Uses dust mop to remove dust from horizontal and vertical surfaces (high and low)Empties and cleans waste basketsFull trash bags will be placed in soiled utility room, janitor’s closets, or outsideUsing wet rag with proper mixture of chemicals and appropriate cloth, damp clean all furniture, telephones, nurse call cords, tables, low ledges. Spot clean doors and frames, walls, cabinets, and bedsUsing the proper sized mops and equipment with correct mixture of chemicals, dry and wet mop floors in rooms, corridors, conference rooms and other areas as directedPerforms check-out cleaning of rooms, complete terminal cleaning of bed and all furniture. Then remake bed with clean linen in accordance with hospital procedures. Remove any extra supplies and equipment to soiled utility roomPerform project cleaning as assignedAssist in cleaning of emergency spills that are observed or requestedRestock storage areas with paper supplies and some patient care itemsUnderstands and observes all procedures and safety precautions relating to the proper handling, shipping, and disposal of sharps and hazardous materialsPerforms assigned duties during fire, internal or external disaster codes or drillsObserves and reports repairs needed to hospital equipment, furniture, fixtures, and buildingComplies with policies and procedures of the department and hospital for the security of tools, equipment, and suppliesMaintains good personal hygiene and appearance, bearing, and behavior in a manner which brings credibility to the department and hospitalMay be required to work any assigned shiftDelivers specimens to labTurns over rooms between patients being discharged and admitted.Turns over OR’s between cases-clean and sanitize per procedure.Will attend hospital and department training and educational programs as requestedWhen needed, assists with the processing, distribution and storage of washable linen, garments, and other items. Uses chemically treated dust mop to remove dust from horizontal and vertical surfaces (high and low).Pick-up non-infectious and infectious wastes at designated locations and transport to incinerator or the dumpster areaUsing spray bottle with proper mixture of chemicals and appropriate cloth, damp clean furniture, telephones, nurse call cords, tables, low ledges. Spot clean doors and frames, wall, cabinets, and bedsUsing the proper mixture of chemicals and equipment, damp buff carpets in offices, conference rooms, and other areas as directedPerforms other duties as assigned by Department management Skills, Education And Experience Prior experience in housekeeping helpful.Prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred.Annual Infection Prevention education requirements as designated in IC#23 Infection Prevention Education Requirements Supervision (Received And Given) Reports to Director of Surgery Disclaimer For the 8th year in a row, Greater Regional has been named one of the Top 50 Workplaces in Iowa, which we credit to our employees shared cultural values. We are also proud to announce Greater Regional is one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation 7 years running. Greater Regional offers an outstanding benefits package to all full-time employees which includes IPERS, tuition reimbursement, wellness screenings, wellness reimbursements, and more. Patients have a choice in health care, they choose Greater Regional Health. You have a choice in employment, choose Greater Regional Health! Apply online or call Jade Wilbourne at 641-782-3679 if you have questions regarding your application. ***In order for current employees to be eligible to receive a referral bonus, the applicant cannot have worked at GRH previously and the applicant must include the full name of a current GRH employee on their UKG application in the blank provided. New hires must be hired for a regular, non-casual position to be eligible for bonus. New hires must not drop status for two years after hire for referring employee to get the full bonus. Managers will not be eligible if referring a new team member to their respective department.***