Environmental Services Associate (Housekeeping-FT) West Penn Hospital

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated cleaning staff to maintain high standards in patient care environments. This role involves performing essential cleaning tasks across patient rooms and departments, ensuring a safe and hygienic atmosphere for patients and staff. You'll actively contribute to patient satisfaction initiatives while adhering to safety standards. If you're a reliable individual with a commitment to cleanliness and safety, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in healthcare. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions is essential.
• Basic skills in reading, writing, and communication are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely cleaning in patient rooms and various departments.
• Participate in Patient Satisfaction initiatives to meet goals.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Basic reading and writing skills

Ability to operate power equipment

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

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.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

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