Housekeeping/ESD/Linen/Floorcare

Overview

The ESD Assistant cleans, maintains and services an assigned area or task within or associated with the hospital facilities performed under the direct leadership of a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Perform hard floor care: dusting and damp mopping, stripping and refinishing, spray buffing
• Perform carpet and furniture care: vacuuming, spot removal, shampooing
• Collect and dispose of trash, soiled linen, and recyclable materials
• Replace receptacle liners and recycling collection totes
• Clean horizontal and vertical surfaces: dusting, damp wiping, spot cleaning of vents, light fixtures, window ledges, door surfaces, etc.
• Clean restrooms: clean fixtures and replenish restroom supplies.
• Clean and maintain items in assigned areas including stairwells, elevators, water fountains, walls, windows, furniture, baseboards, glassware
• Change curtains, draperies, blinds, and shades as assigned
• Operate electric and battery-powered equipment for cleaning services and rearrangement of furniture/equipment
• Pick up necessary supplies, pack regulated medical waste, respond to floods and other emergencies
• Wear protective clothing, as required
• Remove soiled linens/protective coverings, clean and remake beds, stretchers, exam tables, etc.

Qualifications

Years of Experience: Entry Level

Language Skills: Proficient in English both verbally and written

Requirements:

• The ability to add and subtract numbers and make comparisons between numbers and letters
• The ability to understand and respond to simple written or verbal instructions
• Incumbents must respond appropriately to instructions, questions or requests for information
• The ability to be courteous when occasionally making contact with patients and visitors

Physical Requirements of the Job:

• Work requires frequently lifting and carrying patients/children/objects weighing up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lifting and moving patients/children/objects weighing 11 to 20 pounds
• Work requires regularly stooping and bending
• The job requires reaching and grasping objects below the shoulder level, and frequently reaching and grasping objects at shoulder level
• Work requires occasionally reaching and grasping objects above shoulder level
• Work requires continually pushing and pulling non-motorized equipment (e.g., stretcher, food cart, mop, etc.) weighing over 50 Ibs
• Work requires regularly grasping and fine manipulation with hands
• Blood Borne Pathogen Category
• Potential Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens. The job may require performance or tasks that involve the potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues

Benefits:

• Paid weekly
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K with up to a 5% match
• Discount programs
• Short-term disability
• Accident insurance
• Life insurance

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