What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Worker, Housekeeping, JMH, Full-Time, 3pm - 11:30pm, Evenings position at Jackson Health?
Environmental Worker, Housekeeping, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Full-Time, 3pm - 11:30pm, Evenings
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Department: Jackson Memorial Hospital - Housekeeping
Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136
Shift details: Full-Time, Evenings
Why Jackson:
Jackson Memorial Hospital is the flagship hospital for Jackson Health System and it has been a beacon of medical excellence and community care for more than a century. Throughout its rich and storied history, Jackson Memorial - located in the heart of the City of Miami - has been ground zero for some of the world's greatest medical breakthroughs and important moments in South Florida. We've grown into one of the nation's largest public hospitals, and one of the few that is also a world-class academic medical center with a proud mission and proven success. Jackson Memorial is an accredited, tertiary teaching hospital with 1,500 licensed beds, where nearly every medical specialty is provided by some of the world's most skilled and highly regarded multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
Position Summary
Environmental Worker performs moderate to heavy manual work housekeeping tasks on an assigned shift in a hospital setting. Employees in this classification perform manual work involving a variety of housekeeping tasks to assist in the maintenance of the hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Vacuums or sweeps, mops and wet washes floors daily.
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Cleans the assigned patient and non-patient care areas.
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Collects and transports trash, cleans and relines trash containers with plastic bags, in accordance with daily work schedule.
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Maintains responsibility for the following duties; - filling soap, paper towels and toilet paper dispensers. - emptying sharp boxes. - placing gowns in designated storage areas as needed. - defrosting and cleansing of assigned refrigerators on a bi-week schedule.
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Responsible for daily dusting of all counter tops and shelves inside/outside, also wiping of cabinets.
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Completes all cleaning of discharge patient units, as vacancies occur.
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Daily monitoring of the delivery of laundry for assigned units.
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Utilizes detergents, disinfectants, polishes, finishes, etc.in accordance with established guidelines.
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Cleaning for all isolates, warmers, IMED pumps, monitors, bill lights and any other related equipment used upon patients' discharge.
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Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
- Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
Experience
- Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
Education
- High School diploma is strongly preferred.
Credentials
- Non-licensed worker.
Working Conditions
Physical Requirements - Job functions requires extended walking or standing. Must be able to climb stairs/ladder, stoop, bend, crawl and perform repetitive motions as needed. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Must be able to lift , push or pull objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Function requires visual acuity to perform job related activities such as: operating machines or motor vehicles and performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a repetitive and non-repetitive nature. Certain jobs in this group may have specific physical abilities requirement. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).
Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
