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Shift Housekeeper - Fort Pierce, United States - JobsRUs
Description
is seeking to hire a Shift Housekeeper for our client in Fort Pierce, FLBenefits Available
Weekly Pay
$16.00/Hour
Shift Details: 11:00PM 7:00AM
Unit:
Environmental Services
DESCRIPTION:
The EVS Team Member works under the direction of EVS Management and performs the following general duties as assigned:
Provides cleaning services as directed with consideration for Patients, their family and friends
Demonstrates understanding and respect for the personal dignity and values of all patients and visitors
Ensures compliance with all required process and procedural steps
Adheres to Infection Control policies and procedures,
Maintains a clean and safe patient environment at all times
Promotes efficient performance of all the EVS required duties
Follows all hospital and departmental policies and procedures related to the housekeeping function
Reads, understands and follows manufacturer's directions, complies with MSDS requirements, and follows Supervisor's, Director's or manufacturer's representative's additional directions, as appropriate for all chemicals and equipment used, both for personal safety, the safety of others and the protection of objects being cleaned
When entering an occupied patient room, observes patients rights by announcing himself or herself before entering
Consistently demonstrates a positive attitude.
Fosters team work by offering assistance to others.
Provides positive welcome to all clients and family members.
Acknowledges and responds tactfully to all requests.
Shows consideration in interaction with patients, family and other health care team members by demonstrating therapeutic listening skills and cooperation.
Communicates and interacts with others in a professional, responsible, cooperative, and positive manner at all times.Protects confidentiality of hospital and patient information
Protects physical assets used in job, using supplies sparingly and accounting for them accurately, and protecting and maintaining equipment used
Follows proper procedures for tagging and turning in found personal property
Always posts wet floor sign when wet mopping floors or when liquids or spills are found on floors
Is alert to safety hazards and notifies supervisor or Plant Operations as appropriate of any potential hazards found
Documents in writing as necessary
Completes assigned duties within shift
Notifies supervisor of any duties which, for any reason, could not be completed within shift so that they may be attended to during the next shift
Assists in other duties or areas of the department or hospital as requested
Follows departmental procedures when handling biohazardous waste, ensuring that all red bags are tied off and/or taped as per Infection Control policies and procedures
If Assigned to a
Specialty Area:
E/R - Projects
Performs daily cleaning of exam and patient rooms in accordance with housekeeping training manual, observing patient rights and following protocol for announcing oneself before entering patient's room
Performs daily cleaning of corridors in accordance with housekeeping training manual
Performs daily cleaning of offices and ancillary rooms in accordance with housekeeping training manual
Performs daily cleaning of restrooms (a minimum of four times per shift) in accordance with housekeeping training manual section covering restroom cleaning
Assists in keeping department as clean as possible during periods of high patient census or visitor traffic
Ensures that adult and children waiting rooms are consistently policed and cleaned as required by usage
Polices and maintains outside patient, visitor and ambulance entrances by picking up cigarette butts, cleaning walk-off mats, glass doors, etc.
Cleans furniture as required by spills or contamination by body oils, especially in waiting areas
Fabric-covered furniture is to be vacuumed; vinyl-covered furniture is to be cleaned with designated product, then rinsed with clear, clean water
Assists when necessary to clean up spillages of blood, following protocol and using personal protective equipment as necessary
Ensures that all trash cans are lined with red-bags and are properly tied off with a single knot when full
Cleans equipment and janitorial supplies completely to prevent cross-contamination of areas being cleaned
Ensures that all paper towel, toilet tissue and hand washing liquid dispensers are kept fully stocked
Uses extreme caution when cleaning medical equipment to avoid any damage
If Assigned to Patient Discharge/Transfers or Related Projects
Performs daily cleaning of discharge/transfer rooms in accordance with housekeeping training manual
Performs daily cleaning of isolation rooms (occupied and unoccupied) in accordance with housekeeping training manual
Takes necessary precautions when entering and cleaning isolation rooms by following standard precautions, using personal protective equipment, and observing special procedures noted by type of isolation, especial and AFB room
Ensures after each room cleaning that it has been organized and all necessary supplies have been checked and refilled/resupplied as required
Ensures after each room cleaning that the charge nurse or unit secretary has signed off on the discharge sign-off sheet
Follows outlined procedures for cleaning hard floors and carpeted areas as outlined in the training manual
Performs daily cleaning of restrooms (a minimum of four times per shift) in accordance with housekeeping training manual section covering restroom cleaning
Uses check list for additional areas of responsibility when discharges and transfers are below normal, attaching check list to discharge sign-off sheet for Saturday and Sunday evening duties
Follows departmental procedures when cleaning corridors, taking extra precautionary measures to prevent any hazards to persons using the corridor
Maintains housekeeping cart with adequate supplies, chemicals and cleaning apparatus to minimize down time
Stores equipment in a safe place during breaks, meals, meetings, etc
for the safety of others
Cleans all equipment before and after each shift
Reports any damage to cleaning equipment to supervisor or department head immediately and takes equipment out of service by placing an out of order tag on it
Stores and organizes equipment properly at the end of each shift
If Assigned Specialty Procedural Areas
Performs daily cleaning of exam rooms in accordance with Environmental training manual
Performs daily cleaning of offices in accordance with Environmental training manual
Performs daily cleaning of rest rooms in accordance with Environmental training manual
Performs daily cleaning of corridors in accordance with Environmental training manual
Performs daily cleaning of Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine areas in accordance with Environmental training manual
Uses appropriate check-off list to ensure that all areas are cleaned
Cleans furniture as required by spills or contamination by body oils, especially in waiting areas
Fabric-covered furniture is to be vacuumed; vinyl-covered furniture is to be cleaned with an approved germicidal then rinsed with clear, clean water
Polices Emergency Department (including waiting rooms, rest rooms and exam areas) as needed throughout the shift and responds to calls for help due to blood spills or need for extra cleaning
Cleans equipment and janitorial supplies completely to prevent cross-contamination of areas being cleaned
Empties all trash cans and relined with appropriate trash liner
Checks, clean and restocks all dispensers in public areas
Uses extreme caution when wiping off medical equipment to prevent damage; never over-wets unit
If Assigned as Patient Room Cleaner
Polices area of responsibility and notes conditions for cleaning needs
Checks with nursing as to what patients will be discharged
Picks up debris off floors in halls and waiting areas
Checks to see if there are any dirty empty rooms
Performs daily cleaning of any discharge/transfer rooms first so that rooms will be available for incoming patients
Follows Environmental policies and procedures for cleaning discharge rooms as noted in training manual
Performs daily cleaning of occupied patient rooms in accordance with housekeeping training manual
Performs daily cleaning of ancillary areas, i.e., utility rooms, pantries, stairwells, nurses station, etc., in accordance with housekeeping training manual
Checks and restocks as necessary all paper and soap dispensers after cleaning each room
Follows correct protocol and uses correct personal protective equipment (including new HEPA mask) when entering an occupied isolation room
Vacuums all carpeted areas and pre-spots as necessary
Informs the charge nurse, or unit secretary in the charge nurse's absence, if it is necessary to leave the floor for any reason
Stores equipment in a safe place during breaks, meals, meetings, etc
for the safety of others
Polices entire area of responsibility at end of shift
Re-empties trash and recleans patient rooms and restrooms as needed
Performs daily cleaning of corridors in accordance with housekeeping training manual
Cleans ancillary items in corridors:
pictures, bulletin boards, room lights, fire extinguisher boxes, room number signs, edges, corners, etc
Cleans equipment and janitorial supplies completely to prevent cross-contamination of areas being cleaned
Maintains housekeeping cart with adequate supplies, chemicals and cleaning apparatus to minimize down time
Stores equipment properly at end of shift
If Assigned to Ancillary Areas
Dust mops and wet mops all tile floors nightly using an approved germicidal detergent at the proper dilution ratio, or other designated agent
Empties mop bucket frequently and mixes new batch of cleaning solution
Vacuums and pre-spots all carpeted areas nightly paying particular attention to corners, edges, and under furniture
Damp dusts all surfaces using an approved germicidal detergent mixed in 5 qt
bucket
When cleaning areas or departments with highly-technical equipment, takes care not to damage equipment by over-wetting when damp dusting
Cleans all rest rooms in assigned areas as outlined in the training manual
Cleans offices and ancillary areas according to procedures outlined in the training manual
Repositions furniture and equipment after room cleaning, turns off lights and closes and locks doors
Cleans corridors following departmental procedures and takes extra care to prevent safety hazards to persons using corridor
Maintains supply cart with necessary equipment and supplies to avoid need to restock during mid-shift
Stores equipment properly when on break, at meal or in meeting
Reports any damage to cleaning equipment to supervisor or department head immediately and takes equipment out of service by placing an out of order tag on it
Correctly cleans all equipment at start and end of each shift
Stores and organizes equipment at end of shift in designated hospital areas
If Assigned to Trash and/or Linen
Removes/ picks up trash and soiled linen in designated areas throughout the hospital a minimum of 6 to 8 times during an 8-hour shift
Yellow linen bags are to have tags marked with name on department generating soiled linen with black marker
Replaces trash liners and linen liners in appropriate containers with new liners as collection occurs
Transports trash and soiled linen in utility handling truck to designated areas of hospital and discards in appropriate carts, i.e.
Removes/picks up Biomedical waste (red bags) if properly packaged by department generating trash
Bags to be tied off or taped
Bags to be marked with black marker as to location pickup
Transports Biomedical waste to designated collection area of hospital and places in red carts only
Uses personal protective equipment at all times when handling trash, soiled linen and Biomedical waste
Understands and follows guidelines for blood borne pathogens as noted in the Infection Control Manual
Reports incidents of any unpackaged or incorrect packaging of biomedical waste to immediate supervisor
Cleans trash collection utility trucks after each shift by using hot water and disinfectant
Disinfects red utility trucks after each shift, or as needed if spill occurs
Follows Infection Control guidelines for hand washing
Assists in general policing of all areas within areas of responsibility, i.e., picks up debris on floors, halls; cleans up spills; vacuums outside entrances
Stores equipment properly when on break, at meal or in meeting
Reports any damage to cleaning equipment to supervisor or department head immediately and takes equipment out of service by placing an out of order tag on it
Correctly cleans all equipment at start and end of each shift
Stores and organizes equipment at end of shift in designated hospital areas
Collects and transports cardboard boxes to rear of hospital and places in compactor located by the Purchasing Department
Assists in keeping area around compactor clean
Assists in policing site designated for the collection of trash and biomedical waste by picking up debris on ground and keeping the area organized as much as possible
Exercises good judgment in the absence of detailed instructions
Completes other duties as assigned
EDUCATION &
EXPERIENCE:
Two years experience providing environmental services in a healthcare environment preferred.
Ability to read, write and converse in English required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS &
ABILITIES:
Adaptability Effectively adapts to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
Energy Maintains high levels of activity or productivity; sustaining long working hours when necessary;
Empathy Deals effectively with others who may be experiencing stress and loss to reduce tension
Stress Tolerance Maintains stable performance under pressure Communication Communicate clearly, proactively, and concisely with all key stakeholders, customers, and management
Customer Engagement Able to effectively engage with patients and family member as appropriate to meet there need and expectation for cleanliness during their stay
SPECIAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to work in environments containing human blood and body fluids
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Age legend is not applicable; this position does not have responsibility for the assessment, treatment or care of patients.
Responsibility for the safety of others: Position requires that the employee be on constant alert for possible hazards that may create unsafe conditions in the hospital
Possible hazards that should be watched for include, but are not limited to: light bulbs that need replacing
loose tile squares; furniture needing repair; loose wall fixtures; damaged ceiling tiles; faulty equipment or machinery; spills on floors, etc
Such conditions must be immediately reported to the employee's supervisor or the Plant Operations department.
Responsibility for physical assets:
The employee will be responsible for the equipment and cleaning supplies that are issued to perform job functions during his/her shift
Employees are responsible for tagging and depositing with the Security Department personal property found during their duties.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The employee spends 90% of their time in a well-lighted, air-conditioned hospital environment
The remainder of time may involve work outside the hospital (disposing of trash and other wastes)
The position involves exposure to potentially-infectious blood and bodily wastes and to toxic or noxious chemicals
See employee health documents for OSHA category and other employee health issues
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Essential duties include performance of various cleaning and maintenance activities
Associate must be able to communicate in English, read write and speak, with supervisors, patients and staff in a clear and friendly manner.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position requires considerable physical activity including: lifting of objects weighing up to 45 pounds between 5 and 15 times per day depending on the area of responsibility
Lifting of mop bucket with cleaning solution, for the purpose of changing solution, may require employee to lift object to the height of 2 ft
Job requires the ability to kneel, bend, stretch, stoop push and pull continuously throughout the day
Associate must be on feet (except for breaks, lunch and meetings) and walk considerable distances throughout the shift
Associate must use correct body mechanics as reviewed in general orientation and department in services.