POSITION OVERVIEW: (non-exempt)

Clean all areas of the health center.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate preferred but not required
• Experience in cleaning preferred but not required
• Must have a record of dependability
• On-the-job orientation is given
• Must be able to change routine/schedule as necessary due to patient & department needs

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Reports to the Environmental Services Manager, or designated shift lead

DIRECT REPORTS:

None

POSITION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Daily cleaning of carts, closets, and equipment. Responsible for re-stocking supplies.
• Wear appropriate PPE for infection control and personal protection as required, depending on situation(s).
• As assigned, cleaning patient rooms including dismissals. Strip patient beds upon discharge.
• As assigned, clean public and employee’s restrooms and replace supplies.
• As assigned, clean gift shop and mail room
• As assigned, clean RT area including Sleep Lab.
• As assigned, cleaning of dialysis – removal of linen, red bags, recycle, trash.
• Clean lavatories, toilet bowls, polish mirrors, chrome fixtures, fill paper towels, toilet tissues, liquid soap and empty wastebaskets/replace plastic liners.
• Damp dust all vertical, horizontal areas, furniture, lights, windows/sills, door frames, and T.V.
• Vacuum and spot clean all carpets.
• Dust and wet mop all hard floors with detergent germicide solution.
• Must observe rules of confidentiality and HIPAA concerning patient rights.
• Must know how to dispense all chemicals.
• Run scrubbers and buffers, when needed or as assigned.
• Computer knowledge, to complete required annual trainings.
• Duties may include being on call as needed to cover areas after scheduled ES staff have left.
• Will not access areas not assigned to them unless specifically asked by the manager or lead person.
• Attends all required meetings and in-services. Regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs other related duties as requested/required; which may include assisting with laundry.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a well-illuminated, climate-controlled environment
• May come in contact with hazardous chemical or treatment modalities
• Possibility exists of exposure to communicable diseases
• Involvement in inpatient care may result in unavoidable work-related illness or injury
• Work environment is comfortable, with minimal exposure to physical hazards
• Moderate to loud noise environment when machines/equipment in use
• Involvement in checking in/moving of supplies may result in unavoidable work-related injury
• Must be constantly alert for patient/family emergency situations