What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper - Environmental Services - Monroe Hospital - Per Diem - Afternoons position at ProMedica?
ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services in southern Michigan and Ohio. A national leader in treatment of heart attack, congestive heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care, ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital is also a pacesetter in Michigan for obstetrics, emergency care, intensive care, controlling infections and organ donation.
Position Summary:
The Environmental Services Tech is responsible for maintaining cleanliness standards for assigned areas. Follows all safety and health standards.
Accountabilities:
- Follows the Seven Step Cleaning Procedures and department Floor Care Maintenance Procedures for assigned areas.
- Thoroughly cleans patients’ rooms and/or patient areas.
- Cleans lobby areas, public restrooms, stairwells, corridors and elevators. Vacuums and spot cleans carpets.
- Flexes to meet department needs and objectives.
- Practices cost effective measures.
- Maintains confidentiality in all matters regarding patients, the hospital, the department and human resources. Complies with HIPAA regulations and patient Bill of Rights.
- Maintains responsibility for own professional development.
- Must be able to wear N95 or CAPR (Controlled Air Purifying Respirator) for applicable isolation rooms.
- Performs other duties as directed.
Required Qualifications:
Age - At least 16 years of age. Please note: employees under the age of 18 will be scheduled in accordance to state labor laws.
Skills - Can demonstrate effective use of computers and/or mobile devices for daily job performance activities. Ability to read/write English at 9th grade level. Respectfully listens to viewpoints and ideas of others. Ability to communicate orally or in writing openly. Organizes time and prioritizes effectively. Completes tasks accurately and timely.
Preferred Qualifications:
HS Diploma or GED preferred. Healthcare housekeeping experience preferred but not required. Some housekeeping experience preferred. Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) and/or Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician (CSCT) desired/preferred.
Working Conditions:
May be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, hazardous materials and waste. Maybe exposed to blood and other bodily fluids. Employee must frequently lift and/or move/carry heaving cleaning supplies and equipment that weighs up to 50 pounds. Pushing and pulling mops and electric and battery powered equipment.
ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org
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