Future Opening: Housekeeping

Under the direction of the Team Leader, the Environmental Service Aide cleans and services patient, public, clinical, and administrative areas, maintaining a clean and aseptic environment. Demonstrates actions consistent with CDC guidelines and STTCHC “Guiding Principles” as duties are performed on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all areas of the clinic in a clean and aseptic manner.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and implements housekeeping tasks on a daily basis.
• Demonstrates competence in a safe and effective manner while performing housekeeping tasks.
• Demonstrates the ability to keep a dust-free and aseptic environment.
• Performs daily clean tasks according to Clinic Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Demonstrates the ability to use chemicals and equipment according to suggested manufacturer instructions.
• Reports the need to make repairs to the building, furniture, or equipment to the Maintenance log or Team Leader.
• Cleans and reports discharges according to Clinic Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Organizes and maintains housekeeping supplies in closets on a daily basis.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain housekeeping equipment in a clean and safe manner.
• Cleans and organizes housekeeping carts on a daily basis.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow Clinic Attendance and Punctuality Policy and Procedure.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow Clinic Personal Appearance Policy and Procedure.
• Assists with special projects and works as a team.
• Communicates in a professional, calm, and positive manner, which facilitates a cooperative and collaborative environment.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to verbal and non-verbal cues from patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and staffing practices to accommodate the needs of the facility.
• Handles special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping cleaning procedures and housekeeping equipment.
• Minimum of 2 years in a healthcare environment required.
• Able to operate environmental services equipment, including dust mop, wet mop, bucket and wringer, spray bottles, dustpan, and any other necessary equipment.

Physical Demands

• Physically fit with the ability to work on his or her feet 100% of the time.
• Must be able to lift and carry materials or equipment up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, and stretch for short periods.
• Must be able to work with chemical products, both acidic and alkaline in nature.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and accidental death insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and development