Environmental Porter (Full Time)

Larkin Community Hospital, Inc.; Florida; Presencial; USD 24 000 - 32 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami Campus in Florida, seeks an Environmental Porter to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across the facility. You will perform routine cleaning, transport waste and soiled linen, and assist with room turnover as needed.

The role supports infection prevention standards and a safe environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and staff; high attention to cleanliness and safety is essential.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in housekeeping, janitorial, Environmental Services, or hospital setting preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow infection prevention and cleaning protocols.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsabilidades

• Perform routine cleaning duties to maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment.
• Transport waste and soiled linen.
• Maintain assigned areas and assist with room turnover as needed.
• Support infection prevention standards and uphold safety for patients, visitors, staff.

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Environmental Porter (Full Time)

Full-Time Manual Labor Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, FL, US

Position Summary

The Environmental Porter is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment throughout Larkin Community Hospital South Miami Campus. This position supports the Environmental Services Department by performing routine and specialized cleaning duties, transporting waste and soiled linen, maintaining assigned areas, and assisting with room preparation and turnover as needed.

The Environmental Porter plays an important role in supporting infection prevention standards and ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and hospital staff.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Previous housekeeping, janitorial, Environmental Services, or hospital experience preferred but not required.

Previous experience working in a healthcare environment is a plus.

Ability to understand basic instructions, safety information, chemical labels, and departmental procedures.

Ability to follow infection prevention and cleaning protocols.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong attention to cleanliness, safety, and detail.

Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain a professional demeanor.

Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, and visitors.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.

Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements.

Ability to push or pull housekeeping carts, waste containers, linen carts, and related equipment.

Ability to lift and/or move up to approximately 50 pounds, with assistance when appropriate.

Ability to work with cleaning chemicals and disinfectants while using required personal protective equipment.

Ability to perform duties in patient-care areas and other hospital environments where exposure to bodily fluids, infectious materials, and other occupational hazards may occur.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of basic cleaning and sanitation practices.

Understanding of proper waste and linen handling procedures.

Ability to safely operate Environmental Services equipment.

Ability to prioritize assignments and respond to urgent cleaning needs.

Strong customer-service skills and professional conduct.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with hospital policies and procedures.