Northern Light A.R. Gould

Department: Environmental Services

Position is located: Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital

Work Type: Part Time Eligible

Hours Per Week: 20.00

Work Schedule: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Summary :

Cleans and maintains assigned areas in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition for the benefit of patients, visitors, and other employees.

Responsibilities:

• Cleans offices, patient rooms, patient areas, corridors, public areas, bathrooms, treatments rooms and utility closets according to policies.
• Replenishes supplies in dispensers such as paper towels, toilet tissue, and hand soap.
• Cleans furnishings such as beds, stands, chairs, TV’s, telephones, office equipment, stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Must be able to work with germicidal cleaning detergents.
• Cleans blinds and windows.
• Cleans bathrooms by scouring sinks, toilets, and the like.
• Washes walls, doors, and vents weekly.
• Dry mops and damp mops floors.
• Vacuum carpets.
• Cleans and makes beds.
• Must be able and willing to clean transmission-based rooms according to established guidelines.
• Properly disposes of all waste.
• Stocks and handles clean and soiled linens according to procedure.
• Must be able to do high dusting of sills, light fixtures, picture frames and the like.
• Must be able to follow established safety methods and procedures as outlined in organizational and department policies.
• Must be able to attend to page calls, where needed, as needed.
• Must be able to properly cleans and rinse OR Instruments per instruction, as needed.
• Must be able to properly clean OR, Recovery Room, and Delivery rooms according to policy.
• Must possess the ability to work as a team member.
• Must be able to use the UV disinfection machine.
• Must be able to clean and store patient equipment.
• Must be able to complete weekly checks of the pharmaceutical waste boxes in designated area.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
• Will be asked to assist in additional areas as needed, and possible off-site coverage, as needed, beyond one’s base workplace.

Other Information :

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
• Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• No previous experience required.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.