Environmental Services Technician

Healthcare Staffing; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare System in Zanesville, Ohio, is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services worker to perform a variety of cleaning tasks during the Day Shift. The role supports patient care by maintaining safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing environments with a focus on infection control and safety.

Responsibilities include proper use of cleaning equipment, handling of linens and waste, adherence to privacy standards, and participation in required in-service trainings.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally or in writing to assure job is completed (read, write).
• Ability to understand and learn cleaning industry standard and operating procedures.
• Ability to work independently and with others.

Responsibilities

• Uses and maintains cleaning equipment properly and safely.
• Performs all cleaning tasks and floor maintenance according to industry standards including isolation cleaning, while adhering to infection control standards.
• Knowledge, usage and handling of all cleaning agents in a safe way using proper personal protective equipment.
• Uses and maintains equipment used to perform tasks properly, safely and competently.
• Handles, disposes of soiled linen, trash, infectious waste and hazardous waste according to mandated procedures and infection control standards.
• Responds to all requests through Bed Tracking and Service Response Center in a proper and timely manner.
• Handles all linen according to procedures and usage.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Participates in mandatory in-service meetings (e.g. TB testing, safety, HIPAA)
• Speaks to patients and co-workers in a respectful manner.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always. Position Details: Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: Environmental Services Overview of Position: Performs a variety of cleaning tasks in an orderly and timely fashion as not to disrupt patients, employees or public. Demonstrates competency in standard precautions, safety standards, and time and motion efficiencies to maintain safe, clean, aesthetically pleasing areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Uses and maintains cleaning equipment properly and safely.
2. Performs all cleaning tasks and floor maintenance according to industry standards including isolation cleaning, while adhering to infection control standards.
3. Knowledge, usage and handling of all cleaning agents in a safe way using proper personal protective equipment.
4. Uses and maintains equipment used to perform tasks properly, safely and competently.
5. Handles, disposes of soiled linen, trash, infectious waste and hazardous waste according to mandated procedures and infection control standards.
6. Responds to all requests through Bed Tracking and Service Response Center in a proper and timely manner.
7. Handles all linen according to procedures and usage.
8. Maintains privacy and confidentiality at all times.
9. Participates in mandatory in-service meetings (e.g. TB testing, safety, HIPAA)
10. Speaks to patients and co-workers in a respectful manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Ability to communicate effectively verbally or in writing to assure job is completed (read, write).
2. Ability to understand and learn cleaning industry standard and operating procedures.
3. Ability to work independently and with others.

PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

1. 1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values:
   • Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.
   • Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
   • Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
   • Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
   • Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.
   • Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
   • Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.
   • Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.
   • Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.
2. 2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers):
   • Introduces self and role…connects with everyone.
   • Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.
   • Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.
   • Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)
   • Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.
   • Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.
   • Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.
3. 3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety
   • Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.)
   • Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.)
   • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment
   • Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.
   • Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Able to bend, stretch, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
2. Position will use a ladder, lift up to 100 pounds, and have visual clarity.
3. Dexterity to operate various types of cleaning equipment and perform cleaning tasks.

This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality healthcare. Genesis HealthCare System is an integrated healthcare delivery system based in Zanesville, Ohio. The system includes a not-for-profit hospital, Genesis Hospital, in Zanesville, an extensive network of more than 300 physicians and multiple outpatient care centers throughout the region. Genesis is the largest healthcare provider in its six-county region of southeastern Ohio, which includes Muskingum, Morgan, Perry, Coshocton, Noble and Guernsey counties. Genesis provides a higher level of service than what is typically found in a community of its size including open-heart surgery, trauma care, a Level II special care nursery, neurosurgery and comprehensive cancer services. This level of care has established Genesis as a primary referral center for much of the region. In addition to traditional hospital services, Genesis offers a broader range of services through its affiliated organizations, which serve as Genesis' partners to extend care far out into the community. Our steadfast commitment to delivering high quality, compassionate patient care is recognized throughout the country with numerous awards and accreditations. We are proud of our rich history of serving the community and vow to continue the tradition of healing and caring with compassion, trust, innovation and excellence.