Housekeeper, Evenings

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Environmental Service Technician/Housekeeper performs timely patient room cleaning and provides cleaning support to the various departments; cleans daily in all areas including discharge cleaning, patient room cleaning, cycle cleaning, office cleaning, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, and all ancillary area cleaning to ensure the continuity and efficiency of patient care and daily operations. The Housekeeper demonstrates the ability to utilize the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to hospital procedure. Job duties may include but are not limited to:

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of Amberwell
• Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Environmental Services Department.
• Uses and maintains equipment properly.
• Assists visitors with directions whenever requested
• Always introduces self to patients, families and visitors.
• Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
• Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
• Replenishes supplies.
• Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions and isolation precautions.
• Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
• Works day, evening or weekend shifts as assigned.
• Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
• Observes safety precautions at all times.
• Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations and interdepartmental objectives
• ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH:

• Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.

   

  AMBERWELL CULTURE:

  Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with “wow” experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected.

  At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities.

  To learn more about Amberwell Health, our affiliated organizations, and available career opportunities, visit careers.amberwellhealth.org.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience:
  • Minimum Required Experience: No experience required
  • Preferred Experience: Prior housekeeping experience in a healthcare setting
• Education:
  • Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent