Environmental Services Associate / SEIU - D (Housekeeping-FT Rotational) Allegheny General Hosp[...]

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is looking for a dedicated individual to complete the standardized cleaning process in patient rooms, offices, and other areas. The role involves timely cleaning, project tasks, and adherence to safety standards to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.

Ideal candidates should possess the ability to follow instructions and operate power equipment. This position supports patient care continuity and efficiency through thorough cleaning processes.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Basic reading, writing, and effective communication skills.
• Ability to operate power equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs timely patient room cleaning and supports various departments.
• Completes assigned project work including wall washing and trash removal.
• Participates in Patient Satisfaction initiatives.
• Adheres to hospital safety standards for cleaning processes.
• Follows policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Skills

Following written and oral instructions

Basic reading and writing skills

Effective communication skills

Operating power equipment

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 to 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

• 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.

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