What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Service Technician / Housekeeping, Days 7 am - 3:30 pm position at Northwestern Medical Center?
Environmental Services Tech
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for cleaning of patient rooms, clinical and public areas of the medical center; cleans and disinfects all environmental surfaces within the hospital, supports the linen service, collects and transports waste within the hospital using proper handling and disposal techniques.
PRE-REQUISITES:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Prior Experience: Institutional cleaning experience preferred.
Skills: Ability to read, write and understand English required.
RELATIONSHIPS:
- Reports To:
o Director Hospitality Services
- Other Contacts:
o All hospital employees, patient and their families, and the general public
SCOPE:
- Machinery or Equipment Used:
o Industrial cleaning equipment: vacuum cleaner, mop, broom/dustpan, linen cart, trash barrel on barrel roller, trash compactor, washing machine
- Physical Demands:
o Energy requirements for frequent mopping, pushing/pulling, lifting, etc. Occasional: kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching and lifting up to35 lbs. Frequent: reaching, bending, and pushing/pulling, lifting, carrying up to 14 lbs.
- Working Conditions:
o Potential for spills of cleaning agents, mop buckets, etc. and potential exposure to blood borne pathogens when cleaning
- Required Protective Equipment:
o Mask, booties, gloves, hairnet, gown and goggles
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs cleaning, handling of waste, disposal and material handling using safe work practices and following policies and procedures for each task
- Reviews work completed to verify the correct steps have been completed
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- Performs all tasks in a safe manner using safe work practices
- Wears appropriate PPE for all tasks
- Follows directions when mixing chemicals
- Uses appropriate equipment for the task
- Uses proper body mechanics
§ Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner evidenced by:
- Talks with and listens to patients/team members
- Reports pertinent information
- Protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues
§ Performs tasks in the correct order to maintain the integrity of the environment
- Reviews work to verify the correct steps have been completed.
- Demonstrates the unit specific skills requisite for department
- See unit specific competencies
§ Manages self and resources effectively
- Acknowledges limits of experience and capability
- Identifies learning needs and seeks resources
- Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately
- Seeks out and accepts feedback
- Requests assistance appropriately
