Hospital Housekeeping Trainer

ThedaCare; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The environmental services trainer at ThedaCare leads the training of department team members, ensures cleaning and disinfection standards, and upholds infection prevention practices across patient rooms, clinical areas, and sterile environments.

They collaborate with nursing and environmental services leadership to address issues, deliver ongoing education, and reinforce safety with PPE and chemical use, contributing to patient safety and quality of care at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center –

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required/preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• DOT Certification and Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training preferred or completed within one year of employment.
• One year of hospital or related cleaning experience.
• Able to read, write, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Train team members in cleaning and disinfection per hospital infection prevention standards.
• Perform high level cleaning in clinical areas and sterile rooms as needed.
• Coach and mentor staff to follow best practices and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with departments to meet patient and department priorities.
• Ensure proper use of chemicals, PPE, and infection control procedures.

Skills

Infection control

Training delivery

Team leadership

PPE procedures

Education

High School diploma

Tools

DOT Certification

MOAB training

Job description

Why ThedaCare?

Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities, and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

Job Summary

Summary : The Environmental Services Trainer serves as the primary department resource and is responsible for training department team members. Cleans and disinfects assigned areas, transports and removes waste, sanitizes, stocks, and organizes assigned areas. Follows standard work processes, complies with infection prevention standards, properly mixes and stores chemicals, and uses personal protective equipment.

Key Accountabilities

• Trains team members in the processes for cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, floors, offices, conference rooms, equipment, furniture, common areas, and waiting rooms following hospital-approved infection prevention standards.
• Trains team members on and independently perform high level cleaning in specialized areas such as clinical areas, surgical suites, Cath lab, specialty rooms, and sterile areas.
• Role model and inspiring team members by modeling best practices and behaviors.
• Collaborates with multiple departments to ensure patient and department priorities are met day-to-day that result in the safest outcomes for our patients and customers.
• Serves as a resource for external and internal department team members on environmental services matters.
• Rounds on team members to address concerns and provide regular education and assistance.
• Assists department leaders with ongoing educational sessions for team members, and provides input on department processes, training materials, and suggestions for improvement.
• Helps to problem solve concerns and provides daily monitoring of environmental services assigned areas, partnering with environmental services and nursing leaders.
• Identifies issues before they arise and solves the issue or escalates the issue to the appropriate person.
• Coaches and trains team members in methods of collaboration with multiple departments so patient and department priorities are met, ensuring the safest outcome for our patients and customers.
• Trains and educates team members on proper personal protective equipment and cleaning procedures specific to infectious elements in isolation rooms.
• Ensures environmental services team members maintain proper infection control cleaning standards at all times, including hand hygiene requirements.
• Understands, trains, and coaches team members on proper hospital-approved chemicals and disinfectants and dwell times (amount of time the chemical or disinfectant needs to stay wet on surface) for each task performed and product used.
• Coaches and mentors, the basic standards set by OSHA, EPA, The Joint Commission, DOT, CDC, HIPAA, RCRA, CMS (conditions for participation) AHE, state, and local regulating bodies.
• Trains team members on how to handle various types of waste, such as regular waste, recycling, hazardous, chemo, regulated medical waste, pharmaceutical, and radioactive waste.
• Understands basic standards set by federal, state, and local regulating bodies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports hospital mission, vision, and guiding principles, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality, corporate compliance plan, customer service standards, and ethical behavior.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Must be 18 years of age
• Training in regulated medical waste and management with DOT Certification and Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training preferred or completion within one year of employment for each
• One year of hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other related cleaning experience
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language

Physical Demands

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

Work Environment

• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
• Potential exposure to sharp objects and instruments
• Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

Schedule & Location

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Scheduled FTE: 1
• Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin
• Overtime Exempt: No
• Worker Shift Details: PM
• Job Description: 3p-11:30pm M-F Every Other Weekend Required (Saturday & Sunday)

About ThedaCare

This job posting is available in other languages besides English free of charge.

ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services. We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities.

ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.