Environmental Services Tech (Housekeeper) - Full-time - Simpson General Hospital

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Job title:

• Environmental Services Tech

Work Location:

• Simpson General Hospital

Reports to:

• Director of Environmental Services

Job Type:

• Full-time

Experience:

• 1(+) year (Preferred)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm

Work Remotely:

• No

Position Summary:

The Environmental Services Tech cleans all areas of the hospital by performing routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, restrooms and corridors. The tech also utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Environmental Services Department.
• Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.
• Completes work assignments in a timely manner.
• Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
• Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
• Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
• Observes safety precautions at all times.
• Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in in-service education program, on-the-job training programs, etc. as directed or scheduled.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and facility staff
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff
• Basic computer skills
• Professional, friendly attitude
• Excellent bedside manner
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures
• Working knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Responsible and compassionate
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Must have strong work ethic and take pride in a job well done.
• Must be able to get along with a variety of personalities and enjoy doing a good job.
• Ability to lift approximately 25-50 lbs.
• Must be flexible in regards to scheduling and must have reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements:

The Environmental Services Tech must have the ability to move around freely, walk and stand for long periods of time; use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired; use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; bend or twist their body; understand the speech of another person and speak clearly so listeners can understand; and see details of objects that are less than a few feet away and at a distance.