Environmental Services - Area Cleaner / Housekeeping - 1st and 2nd Shift

Cleveland Clinic; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

You will lead the EHS team on the unit, manage staffing, schedules, and training, and ensure adherence to hospital policies while using state-of-the-art technology. This role offers a rewarding career with one of the world’s most respected healthcare organizations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 months on-the-job training.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans patient rooms, ancillary areas, exam rooms, offices, waiting areas, and restrooms.
• Stocks supplies in patient areas as needed.
• Follow isolation procedures and Environmental Services SOPs.
• Adhere to safety requirements hospital-wide and departmentally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Decisive judgment

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Creates a sanitary, safe environment and enhances the appearance of the facility.

Join Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. South Pointe Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients. On this team, you will provide stellar patient care to patients assigned to your assigned unit. South Pointe Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As the Supervisor in Environmental Services, your primary duties will include:

• Overseeing daily operations and upkeep of the assigned facilities shop, quality control, and more.
• Lead the department function and resources in the absence of a manager.
• Assisting manager with time records, work orders, purchase orders, and more.
• Maintaining staffing levels, approves and schedules paid time off and leave requests.

The ideal future caregiver is someone who:

• Has strong communication skills.
• Can multitask in a stressful situation.
• Works well in a close-knit, teambuilding environment.
• Can make decisive judgement under minimal supervision.
• Can provide empathy and compassion in a patient-centered environment.

This team is very supportive of continued education through the educational assistance program, membership in professional organizations, attending online webinars, and more. The EHS team performs exceptionally well and is a top scoring department in Press Ganey surveys.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Cleans patient rooms, ancillary areas, exam rooms, offices, waiting areas, public restrooms, discharge rooms and other assigned areas.
• Stocks paper items and other supplies in patient rooms, exam rooms and restroom as necessary.
• Follows scripting, policies and procedures on patient isolation and all Environmental Services technical and procedural standard operating procedures.
• Follows and adheres to all hospital wide and departmental safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• None required.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires attention to detail, ability to follow directions and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Work Experience:

• Requires one to three months on-the-job training to learn departmental policies and procedures, various cleaning techniques, proper use and storage of cleaning agents and chemicals.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to move/transport items weighing up to 10 pounds (lbs.)
• Ability to move/transport equipment weighing up to 10 pounds (lbs.)
• Ability to move/transport carts weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)
• Ability to inspect equipment
• Ability to clean, operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning products
• May come into contact with communicable diseases and/or body fluids

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $16.00

Maximum hourly: $18.38

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.).