area cleaner II

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking an Environmental Services professional to maintain a sanitary, safe environment across inpatient, discharge and ambulatory settings. You will clean patient rooms, exam rooms, offices and public areas, following hospital policies and safety procedures.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and strong communication with patients and staff. A High School diploma is preferred and six months of on-the-job training is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Six months on-the-job training to learn policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow departmental cleaning procedures and safety guidelines.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in inpatient, discharge, ancillary, exam, office, waiting areas and restrooms.
• Perform cleaning tasks with appropriate products and document tasks.
• Meet patient experience and access metrics within inpatient and discharge scope.
• Stock supplies in rooms and inform supervisors when low.
• Follow policies on isolation procedures and safety requirements.
• Interact with patients politely and professionally during daily duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow directions

Patient hospitality

Communication

Fast-paced

Education

High School Diploma GED preferred

Job description

Creates a sanitary, safe environment and enhances the appearance of the facility. Performs job functions primarily inpatient, discharge and surgical settings on a daily basis as assigned. This role may also include ancillary areas, exam rooms, offices, waiting areas, public restrooms, and other assigned areas in an outpatient non-surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in various areas, including inpatient rooms, discharge rooms, ancillary areas, exam rooms, offices, waiting areas, public restrooms, and surgical areas.

• Perform cleaning tasks using appropriate cleaning products, including wiping down surfaces and cleaning spills.

• Meet organizational expectations on patient experience (HCAHPS) and patient access (total cycle time) metrics within inpatient and discharge scope.

• Stock paper items and other supplies in inpatient rooms, exam rooms, and restrooms as necessary, and inform team leader and supervisory team when supplies are low.

• Follow scripting, policies, and procedures on patient isolation and all Environmental Services technical and procedural standard operating procedures.

• Adhere to hospital-wide and departmental safety requirements.

• Frequently interact with patients while completing daily responsibilities.

Education

• High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED) preferred.

Languages

• NA

Certifications

• None required.

Complexity of Work

• Requires attention to detail, ability to follow directions and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to learn and follow departmental policies and procedures, various cleaning & patient hospitality techniques, proper use and storage of cleaning agents and chemicals.

• Ability to communicate in a clear, courteous, and caring manner.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced cleaning environment

• Ability to be flexible with work assignments.

Work Experience

• Requires six months on-the-job training to learn developmental polices and procedures, various cleaning techniques, proper use and storage of cleaning agents and chemicals.

Physical Requirements

• Requires full body motion, including ability to perform work while lifting, bending, stooping, crouching, squatting, and reaching.

• Requires continuous walking and standing on hard surfaces.

• Requires regular handling and use of disinfectants and other cleaning agents and chemicals.

• Exerting 11 to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $16.50

Maximum hourly: $20.25

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities