Environmental Support Associate

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Ibrido; USD 25.000 - 41.000; Tempo pieno

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MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services Associate to perform general cleaning of patient rooms, offices, hallways and other areas. Duties include moving furniture, hanging curtains, disinfecting furniture and equipment, and preparing spaces for patients and staff.

Applicants should have good communication skills, basic computer literacy, and the ability to follow safety procedures.

Competenze

• Ability to read, write and perform arithmetic calculations.
• Prior work experience not required.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Mansioni

• Changes and hangs drapes curtains and cubicle curtains.
• Cleans and disinfects furniture and equipment wheelchairs shower chairs over-bed stands etc.
• Cleans locker rooms toilets rest rooms and washrooms; replenishes soap towels and toilet tissues.
• Maintains infection control through proper cleaning and sanitizing; follows procedures and safety standards.
• Sets up chairs and tables for conferences and events; moves furniture as required.

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About the Job

General Summary of Position

Performs a variety of general cleaning tasks to maintain patient rooms offices hallways and other assigned areas of the hospital and satellite locations. Duties may include utilizing floor care equipment setting up for meetings moving furniture and hanging and removing curtains.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Changes and hangs drapes curtains and cubicle curtains.
• Cleans and disinfects furniture and equipment wheelchairs shower chairs over-bed stands etc.
• Cleans locker rooms toilets rest rooms and washrooms; replenishes soap towels and toilet tissues.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Dusts cleans scrubs disinfects and/or polishes furniture walls woodwork window sills fans vents Venetian blinds radiators air conditioners mirrors lamps tiles equipment and bathrooms. Cleans windows door frames and high areas using a ladder as needed.
• Gathers and disposes of soiled linen trash and waste materials and replaces trash can liners. Responds to requests for cleanup of spills and special problems.
• Maintains effective infection control through proper cleaning and sanitizing; follows specific cleaning procedures as directed. Obeys hazard warning signs.
• Maintains equipment in good working condition through proper and routine preventive maintenance. Receives and uses supplies in a proper manner. Reports hazardous or malfunctioning equipment immediately.
• Notes and reports dripping faucets plugged drains and toilets broken windows or frames etc.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts as required and service improvement teams.
• Performs discharge cleaning procedures of patient and resident rooms and prepares room for new occupant; follows isolation procedures in isolation rooms.
• Performs routine daily cleaning tasks including resident rooms nursing stations hallways public access areas activity and day rooms and staff and utility rooms.
• Sets up chairs and tables for conferences classes and special events and folds and stores them after events. Moves removes and relocates furniture furnishings equipment and other heavy objects as required. Moves large items in and out of storage.
• Utilizes scrubbers buffers mechanical floor cleaners wet vacs polishers vacuums and mops to clean floors halls stairways and public areas. Buffs strips waxes and polishes floors. Vacuums and shampoos furniture and carpets.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Ability to read write and perform arithmetic calculations. required

Experience

• Prior work experience not required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $18.40 - USD $29.74 /Hr.