EVS Housekeeping

Oceans Healthcare; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe, aseptically prepared environment for patients and staff. Duties include cleaning rooms, terminals, floors, and public areas, while following infection control and safety protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, read/write ability, and CPR/de-escalation training. Prior hospital housekeeping experience is preferred; no relocation is required.

Qualifications

• Must read and write to read labels and invoices.
• High school diploma preferred; prior hospital housekeeping experience beneficial.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required by Oceans.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize all areas of the facility daily.
• Clean patient rooms and baths; perform terminal cleaning after transfer or discharge.
• Handle linen, waste disposal, and supply distribution following procedures.
• Follow infection control procedures and universal precautions at all times.
• Report any broken equipment and assist with repairs requests.
• Perform other housekeeping duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading & writing

Supervision ability

Infection control knowledge

De-escalation training

Education

High school diploma

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is a behavioral healthcare hospital providing high-quality, specialty behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. Our success is a reflection of the excellence and dedication of our employees at every level of our facilities. The culture of our hospitals is built around service. All jobs performed on our team are worthwhile and every employee makes a difference. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow personally and professionally while delivering compassionate, quality care we encourage you to explore career opportunities with Oceans.

The Housekeeper assists the department in providing quality service that positively impacts patient stay at our facility. This will consist of providing cleaning services which duties included sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, scrubbing, wiping and cleaning with approved chemicals to all areas of the hospital. Aspects of services include, but are not limited to, cleaning occupied and discharged patient rooms, sterile areas, clinical departments, offices, public areas, as well as floor care and carpet care. Responsibilities also include collection of infectious waste and disposal of non-infectious waste, disseminating clean linen, stocking clean linen room and supply rooms and removing soiled linens. All duties to be done in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans Behavioral Mission, policies and procedures and Performance Improvement Standards.

Essential Functions:

• Cleans and sanitizes all areas of the facility in accordance with established policies.
• Cleans and disinfects patients' rooms and baths daily.
• Performs terminal cleaning after transfer or discharges 100% of the time.
• Cleans, empties, dusts, sanitizes, nursing stations, non-patient care areas, laundry room, restrooms, sitting rooms and dining rooms daily.
• Dusts and mops all hard floors; buffs, strips, waxes as needed for hard floors; shampoos carpets when needed; cleans drapes.
• Follows infection control procedures for isolation cleaning 100% of the time; uses universal precautions 100% of the time.
• Collects and distributes clean linen and contains soiled linen in proper containers; Follows procedures for disposal of biohazard waste and other waste; follows directions for use of cleaning chemicals.
• Cleans, maintains and monitors equipment in good condition at all times; Monitors, orders and uses linen in a cost-effective manner.
• Reports broken, defective patient care/room equipment; completes work request for repairs.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Educational / Experience Requirements:

Must be able to read and write in order to read labels and containers of chemicals used, order supplies, complete inventories. High school graduate preferred. Minimum of six months previous hospital housekeeping or janitorial or a minimum of one-year experience related to this position.

Qualifications / Skills:

Good communication skills needed. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide housekeeping services appropriate to any age-related disability needs of the patients served. Ability and willingness to supervise and work cooperatively with others. Considerable, initiative and judgment involved leading housekeeping in providing an aseptically clean environment. A working knowledge of Infection Control, Safety Principles, and share training. Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program.

Work Environment:

Good communication skills needed. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide housekeeping services appropriate to any age-related disability needs of the patients served. Ability and willingness to supervise and work cooperatively with others. Considerable, initiative and judgment involved leading housekeeping in providing an aseptically clean environment. A working knowledge of Infection Control, Safety Principles, and share training. Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program.