Environmental Services Technician - Hiawatha, United States - Amberwell Health

    Amberwell Health
    Amberwell Health Hiawatha, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Description

    Job Details

    Job Location
    Amberwell Hiawatha - Hiawatha, KS


    Position Type
    Full Time


    Education Level

    GED

    Job Shift
    Night


    Job Category
    Housekeeping


    Description

    BASIC FUNCTION:
    Keep assigned areas clean, sanitary, and aseptic. Keeps work area and equipment neat and clean.

    SHIFT DAYS/


    HOURS:
    6:30am 3pm; 3pm 11:30pm; Days vary. Weekend, On Call, and Holiday hours may be required. Subject to change based on business necessity


    INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
    Supervision

    Received:
    Facilities Manager

    Supervision

    Exercised:
    None

    Other:
    Patients, families, visitors, other hospital personnel, medical staff, other medical facility personnel, community program personnel, mortuary personnel, EMS personnel, members of the general public


    EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS:
    To reduce job hazards, this position is responsible for wearing PPE during job functions


    PPE can include:
    gloves, gown/coat, shoe covers, head/face, eye and ear protection.

    Each job function requires a different level of PPE, individuals receive initial and annual training to identify the appropriate level of PPE required.

    Subject to falls from ladders, back injury, slipping and/or falling on wet floors, minor injuries and infections, communicable diseases and exposure to disagreeable sights and odors.


    EQUIPMENT USED:
    Buffer, vacuum, carpet extractor, wet & dry vacuum, mop, cleaning cart, misc. cleaning solutions.


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Clean and stock work cart daily
    • Report unusual findings to the Supervisor
    • Report items needing repair to the Supervisor.
    • Exhibits good ergonomic use of cleaning and other supplies.
    • Mix all cleaning solutions according to the formula specified.
    • Respond to pager system in a timely and courteous fashion.
    • Utilizes supplies and equipment efficiently and cost effectively.
    • Clean and re-make a neat patient bed.
    • Dry and wet mop floors.
    • Ability to operate electrical equipment such as vacuums, stripper-scrubber, buffer and carpet extractor.
    • Properly dispose of all trash, including bio trash.
    • Completes and turns in daily checklist to manager
    • Thoroughly and completely cleans and disinfects all areas with attention to detail
    • Is knowledgeable about departmental processes/procedures and able to clean all areas of the hospital including but not limited to patient rooms, surgery, OB, ER, Laboratory, Family Practice and more.
    • Other duties as assigned.
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    Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education:
    High School diploma or
    GEDequivalent

    Experience:
    Previous experience and use of common housecleaning devices is preferred.


    Certificates, License, Registrations:

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    Ability to speak, read, write and follow written and oral instructions. Be willing to accept new work methods as well as suggest changes and/or additions. Able to clean skillfully all assigned areas and complete tasks in a reasonable time. Maintain compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

    Physical:

    Medium Work:
    Exerting 20 to 50 pounds occasionally or 10 to 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.