Floor Technician - PRN as Needed - Evenings

About the role

This critical role provides the full range of support necessary for regular, terminal, and isolation cleaning. Perform daily maintenance and major restoration of hard and carpeted surface areas in accordance with department and Wellstar Health System policies and procedures. Perform cleaning using the step process in areas as assigned. Conduct project cleaning of walls, entrances, common areas, windows vents, sidewalks, etc. as assigned. Adhere to all policies and procedures set by Wellstar Health System and the department.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes carpeted and hard surface floors, and applies correct maintenance procedures.
• Performs cleaning function using the steps process in all assigned areas.
• Assist in cleanup of emergency spills as requested or observed.
• Floor care duties include but are not limited to stripping and refinishing hard surface floors, deep cleaning of carpets and maintenance processes related to floor care.
• Proper removal, placement and transporting of waste (i.e. Solid, Chemotherapy, Bio-Hazard, Pharmaceutical, & Hot), recyclables, and other regulated materials.
• Proper use of Ultra Violet Light devices.
• Changing out, removal and replacement of containers (Sharps, Pharmacy Waste, Bio-Hazard, & Chemo Therapy).
• Performs the full range of restroom cleaning and complete patient room cleaning following the cleaning protocol as determined by room, area, location type.
• Follows infection prevention protocols, knowledgeable of and selects the proper chemicals to accomplish cleaning task(s).
• Performs routine cleaning tasks such as maintenance of wall, doors, glass/windows, furniture, equipment, floors to include dust mopping, wet mopping, corners, edges, base coves, kick plates, etc.
• Consistently uses correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and donning and doffing techniques.
• Consistently uses proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injury.
• Comply with all hospital and department rules, policies and procedures.
• Follow all protocol for proper and safe use of Ultra Violet Light equipment.
• Places proper type, size and number of replacement liners in waste containers and complete proper tie off as required.
• Work with special project team and/or projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Participate in performance improvement projects as required.
• Monitors and reports any equipment issues or shortages.
• Stocks supplies.
• Accesses secure medication rooms for cleaning purposes only.
• Performs required performance maintenance (PMs) on battery operated and cord operated floor care equipment.
• Consistently practices skills and behaviors that support efforts toward World Class Service.
• Exhibits a positive disposition when greeting and supporting staff members, patients, and visitors.
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

• High School Diploma General-Preferred
• Some experience Preferred
• The ability to speak fluent English
• The satisfactory completion of the Departmental Training Program must be accomplished during the first thirty (30) days of employment.

Skills

• Ability to read, write and understand simple instructions in English.