UMH Sparrow Eaton Hospital - Environmental Service Tech/Housekeeper

Job Opportunity Job ID: 54688 Positions Location: Charlotte, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Description:

Positions Location: Charlotte, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Performs a variety of tasks involved in the cleaning of patient rooms, staff work areas, and common areas.

Essential Duties

• Selects cleaning materials and supplies from designated area and transports to work area.
• Cleans and disinfects assigned patient rooms, staff work areas, and common areas. Duties include, but are not limited to, dusting furniture, sweeping/mopping floors, vacuuming rugs, removing trash and soiled linens, changing linens, cleaning fixtures, and washing windows.
• Washes and polishes sinks, showers, mirrors, and similar fixtures/equipment. Replenishes supplies of soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and other dispensable items.
• Stocks and delivers linens to designated areas.
• Notifies supervisor of needed repairs.
• Keeps equipment, supplies and cart in a clean and orderly condition.
• Shampoos carpets as directed.
• Strips, waxes and polishes floors as directed.
• Identifies cause and determines method of removing stains from floors, carpets and furniture using a variety of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for delivering, ordering, and stocking linen to all departments.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs.
• Uses PPE as required.
• Supports and serves a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives Adheres to the organization’s policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Requirements

General Requirements

• None
  
  

Work Experience

• No prior work related experience
  
  

Education

• High school diploma or GED
  
  

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of general cleaning methods, materials and equipment
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and hospital policies applicable to the environmental services function including infection control and safety practices
• Ability to read and understand labels and instructions on cleaning solutions and equipment
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in a pleasant manner with staff, patients and their families, and visitors while performing housekeeping tasks
• Physical ability to continuously stand/walk/bend/reach/stoop/kneel/ crouch/lift, remove trash and soiled linens, and properly utilize required equipment
• Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job
  
  

University of Michigan Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Requirements

Job Family Service/Support/Skilled Maintenance Requirements:

Shift Variable

Degree Type / Education Level High School / GED

Status Full-time

Facility Sparrow Eaton Hospital

Experience Level New Grad