Job Summary
Accountable for maintaining an assigned area of the Hospital in a sanitary, orderly fashion. This position is expected to report any defects or repairs needed to maintain the physical appearance of the Hospital and its grounds. Employee may access secure medication supply areas to complete assigned job duties.
Responsibilities
• Dust mop and wet mop hard floor surfaces with disinfectant solution according to department floor maintenance procedures. • Clean or scrub hard floor surfaces, finished and unfinished flooring to include daily maintenance wash or scrubbers. • Interact with patients and patient environment while performing duties. • Remove waste following the proper Waste Handling and Waste Removal procedures and safety protocols. • Remove wax finish build up from hard floor surfaces, reapply wax finish polish via spray buffing or burnishing the finished (waxed) hard floor surfaces according to department floor maintenance procedures. • Buff hard floor surfaces to maintain appearance. • Extract carpet/furniture as required per predetermined schedule and areas not scheduled as requested. • Vacuum carpet using conventional vacuum cleaner or large industrial vacuum cleaner. • Have knowledge and skill to determine what supplies are needed and how to use requested cleaning supplies. • Buff carpet as required per predetermined schedules and areas not scheduled as requested. • Follow Terminal Cleaning and disinfection procedures for isolation rooms with proper precautions followed. • Report equipment repairs needed and clean equipment after use upon return to the department. • Set up meeting rooms per request of schedule. • Perform duties as required for Environmental Services Tech responsibilities. • Move furniture as requested. • Follow all cleaning procedures to include disinfection and sanitation of patient rooms, patient care areas, and ancillary areas with a focus on high touch surfaces. • Cleaning procedural areas in accordance to the unit specifics.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients. Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions) 1. Maintain and document all applicable required education. 2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5. Perform work in a cost effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform related duties as assigned.
Education
• No High School Diploma and/or No GED (Required) Education: Requires eighth grade education and ability to read and write
Credentials
• No Certification, Competency or License Required
Work Schedule: Varies
Status: Full Time Regular
Location: Memorial Hospital
Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston
Talent Acquisition Specialist: Krysteen M. Sovine krysteen.sovine@vandaliahealth.org