SEH-ENVIRON SVCS TECH I

Location: Charlotte, MI

About the role

Performs a variety of tasks involved in the cleaning of patient rooms, staff work areas, and common areas.

Responsibilities

• Selects cleaning materials and supplies from designated area and transports to work area.
• Cleans and disinfects assigned patient rooms, staff work areas, and common areas. Duties include, but are not limited to, dusting furniture, sweeping/mopping floors, vacuuming rugs, removing trash and soiled linens, changing linens, cleaning fixtures, and washing windows.
• Washes and polishes sinks, showers, mirrors, and similar fixtures/equipment.
• Replenishes supplies of soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and other dispensable items.
• Stocks and delivers linens to designated areas.
• Notifies supervisor of needed repairs.
• Keeps equipment, supplies and cart in a clean and orderly condition.
• Shampoos carpets as directed.
• Strips, waxes and polishes floors as directed.
• Identifies cause and determines method of removing stains from floors, carpets and furniture using a variety of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for delivering, ordering, and stocking linen to all departments.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs.
• Uses PPE as required.
• Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives.
• Adheres to the organization’s policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• No prior work-related experience required.
• Knowledge and understanding of general cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and hospital policies applicable to the environmental services function including infection control and safety practices.
• Ability to read and understand labels and instructions on cleaning solutions and equipment.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in a pleasant manner with staff, patients and their families, and visitors while performing housekeeping tasks.
• Physical ability to continuously stand/walk/bend/reach/stoop/kneel/crouch/lift, remove trash and soiled linens, and properly utilize required equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.

Schedule

Variable shift

Job Details

• Status: Full-time
• Facility: Sparrow Eaton Hospital
• Experience Level: New Grad