EVS Tech II - Housekeeping

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation in San Antonio is seeking a Housekeeping Associate II to maintain cleanliness of patient care areas including ED, ICU, GI Lab, and restrooms. Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and terminal cleaning of isolation rooms as required, with attention to infection control practices.

You will move furniture, distribute linen, and use equipment and chemicals safely while following hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write and understand the English language.
• 2 years of cleaning experience in hospitality or healthcare and terminal cleaning experience.

Responsibilities

• The Housekeeping Associate II is responsible for the general cleanliness of patient care areas including the ER, ICU, GI Lab, and restrooms.
• Removes trash and linen, distributes linen, sweeps, mops, vacuums, dusts, and cleans surfaces and glass.
• Performs terminal cleaning of isolation rooms or exam rooms as required and moves heavy items as directed.
• Follows infection control practices, reports repairs, and supports safety policies and customer service.
• Works independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and maintain a neat appearance.
• Communicates with staff and customers appropriately and adheres to hospital policies.

Education

High School Graduate, GED, or 2 years of full-time work experience in environmental services in lieu of education

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Housekeeping Associate II is responsible for the general cleanliness of the following areas at the Medical Facilities: Procedure areas, Wound Care, Emergency Department, GI Lab, Intensive Care Unit patient care areas, restrooms, and all other areas requiring Environmental Services support. Removes trash and linen from the hospital using compactor and cardboard baler. Distributes linen throughout the hospital. The routine work of this employee, depending upon the area of assignment, consists of sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, wiping, surface cleaning all floors, walls, ceilings, sinks, mirrors, showers, commodes, windows, and other glass areas, waiting areas and public hallways. Performs terminal cleaning of isolation rooms or exam rooms as required. Moving furniture and other heavy equipment is accomplished as directed. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas using prescribed methods.

Maintains assigned equipment for cleanliness and have repairs done when necessary.

Observes and reports on the need for repairs to equipment, furniture, building and fixtures.

Applies proper infection control practices and isolation techniques.

Performing other assigned tasks

Accounts for cleanliness and neat appearance of assigned areas ensures that the schedule is complete, and instructions from the supervisors are followed.

Utilizes tools, supplies and chemicals for their intended purposes so that equipment and hospital property are not damaged.

Use good judgment and proper procedures in the performance of assigned tasks.

Supports the mission and vision of the Baptist Healthcare System and demonstrates excellent customer service always.

Understands and enforces system, departmental and hospital policies and procedures as well as established rules and regulations.

Train in other functions or positions to ensure satisfactory operation of the department/work unit or to permit flexible staffing assignments.

Complies with System and facility safety policies and rules; utilizes appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; reports all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.

Demonstrates ability to work in a fast-paced and customer service-oriented environment and to perform duties and meet deadlines in a timely manner.

Completes assignments independently and works as part of a team; takes instructions from supervisors; exercises problem-solving skills; and interacts with co-workers, supervisors, patients, vendors and the public in a professional and pleasant manner.

Communicates appropriately to other employees and customers based on the situation and the age level of the person.

Performs all essential job functions while on duty

Understands and complies with the Baptist Healthcare code-of-conduct and models ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community.

Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively.

Maintains a safe environment

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Able to read, write and understand the English language.

PREFERRED EDUCATION :

High School Graduate, GED, or 2 years of full-time work experience in environmental services in lieu of education.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE :

2 years of cleaning experience in hospitality or healthcare and terminal cleaning experience.