Environmental Services Associate (Housekeeping-FT) Saint Vincent Hospital

Highmark Health; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a dedicated cleaning staff member to maintain cleanliness in patient rooms and various departments. The role involves adhering to compliance and safety standards while ensuring a clean environment for patient care. Candidates should possess basic communication skills and the ability to follow instructions effectively. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available after 90 days of continuous employment.

Qualifications

• FIT testing may be required, provided upon hire.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Basic reading, writing and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs timely patient room cleaning and provides cleaning support to various departments.
• Completes project work, including wall washing and trash removal.
• Adheres to all hospital safety standards.

Skills

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Basic reading, writing and effective communication skills

Ability to operate power equipment

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Eligible Sign on Bonus details for qualified candidates:

$1,000 (after 90 days of continuous employment)

Completes the standardized cleaning process in patient rooms, offices, departments, and other ancillary areas utilizing the appropriate cleaning procedures.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs timely patient room cleaning and provides cleaning support to the various departments; cleans daily in all areas including discharge cleaning, patient room cleaning, cycle cleaning, office cleaning and all ancillary area cleaning to ensure the continuity and efficiency of patient care and daily operations. Cleaning of assigned building exteriors. Refilling of dispensers in all required areas and collection of all receptacles. (55%)
• Completes project work as assigned which may include, but not limited wall washing, trash removal, biohazardous linens and sharps container removal. Assists with Hospital emergency clean up. (10%)
• Actively participates in and accomplishes Patient Satisfaction initiatives to meet department goals. (10%)
• Adheres to all hospital safety standards in the use of chemicals, equipment and machinery and in clearly marking hazardous areas resulting from cleaning processes. (15%)
• Adheres to the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the hospital as well as regulatory bodies. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• FIT testing may be required, but provided upon hire as needed.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Basic reading, writing and effective communication skills.
• Ability to operate power equipment.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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