Housekeeper

SUN Behavioral Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SUN Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated environmental services associate to ensure the cleanliness of the facility and compliance with state regulations.

The role includes cleaning patient rooms and common areas, following infection prevention practices, and collaborating with staff to maintain a safe healing environment. This position requires a high school diploma or GED and CPR certification, with preferred additional education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.
• Preferred: Some college.
• Maintains education and development appropriate for position.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine cleaning of hospital areas including patient rooms, offices, clinics, waiting areas and corridors.
• Washes windows, walls, floors, beds, and furniture after patient discharge.
• Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal areas.
• Reports repairs to supervisor and maintains infection prevention practices.
• Completes work assignments in a timely manner.
• Supports a safe, healing environment for patients and families.

Skills

Hospital cleaning

Infection control

Teamwork

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of the facility to meet state regulations. Responds to requests for spot cleaning areas to ensure personal safety of staff and patients. The individual will need to complete position responsibilities by following established guidelines and protocols within the appropriate time frame and must be flexible with his/her work schedule.

Position Summary

Responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of the facility to meet state regulations. Responds to requests for spot cleaning areas to ensure personal safety of staff and patients. The individual will need to complete position responsibilities by following established guidelines and protocols within the appropriate time frame and must be flexible with his/her work schedule.

Position Responsibilities

Clinical / Technical Skills (40% of performance review)

• Performs routine cleaning of hospital areas, to include, but are not limited to: patient rooms, patient care units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators and stairways
• Washes windows, walls, floors, beds, furniture upon patient discharge.
• Applies clean linen on disinfected patient bed.
• Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
• Uses and maintains equipment properly.
• Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
• Replenishes supplies.
• Reports any furniture, fixtures, building, equipment repairs required to supervisor.
• Follows all infection prevention and control practices, including handwashing techniques, standard precautions and isolation precautions.
• Maintains set quality standard when performing job duties.
• Completes work assignments in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as required

Safety (15% of performance review)

• Strives to create a safe, healing environment for patients and family members
• Follows all safety rules while on the job.
• Reports near misses, as well as errors and accidents promptly.
• Corrects minor safety hazards.
• Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
• Attends all required safety programs and understands responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific safety.
• Participates in quality projects, as assigned, and supports quality initiatives.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

Teamwork (15% of performance review)

• Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
• Responds willingly to colleagues and serves as an active part of the hospital team.
• Builds collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• The ability to retrieve, communicate, and present data and information both verbally and in writing as required
• Demonstrates listening skills and the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word.
• Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of communication.
• Adheres to the Standards of Behavior

Integrity (15% of performance review)

• Strives to always do the right thing for the patient, coworkers, and the hospital
• Adheres to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and laws.
• Applies the Mission and Values of SUN Behavioral Health to personal practice and commits to service excellence.
• Supports and demonstrates fiscal responsibility through supply usage, ordering of supplies, and conservation of facility resources.
• Completes required trainings within defined time periods, as established by job description, policies, or hospital leadership
• Exemplifies professionalism through good attendance and positive attitude, at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information, following HIPAA and other privacy laws.
• Ensures proper documentation in all position activities, following federal and state guidelines.

Compassion (15% of performance review)

• Demonstrates accountability for ensuring the highest quality patient care for patients.
• Willingness to be accepting of those in need, and to extend a helping hand
• Desire to go above and beyond for others
• Understanding and accepting of cultural diversity and differences

Qualifications

Education

• Required: High school diploma or GED. CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.
• Preferred: Some college
• Maintains education and development appropriate for position

Experience

• Required: Previous work experience
• Preferred: One to three (1-3) months related experience and/or training