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Housekeeper- Environmental Services SJH - FT - Evenings

Arnot Health System
Posted 6 months ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Elmira, NY, US

Salary

$17 - $22.1 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position involves performing various cleaning techniques such as dusting, mopping, and scrubbing within a hospital environment.
  • Duties include cleaning and servicing hospital areas, transporting furniture, and handling medical waste according to proper procedures.
  • Candidates are expected to have a high school diploma or equivalent, although no previous experience is necessary for this role.
  • The job requires physical stamina, as employees will be on their feet for extended periods and must perform tasks such as lifting and bending.
  • The salary for this position is not specified, but it is important to note that CPR certification is not required.

MAIN FUNCTION:

Performs a variety of cleaning techniques including dusting, mopping, scrubbing and the use of heavy equipment


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


1. Cleans and services hospital areas, moves furniture, equipment and supplies in and around the hospital in an orderly and sanitary manner, i.e.: sweeps, mops, vacuums floors, shampoos carpets, and damp dusts furniture.


** 2. Must be able to transport and set up furniture for meetings, run small extractors, floor machines and small burnishers.


3. Must be able to wash walls, ceiling tiles, vents, windows inside and out, and window screens, light fixtures, and other high dusting requiring a ladder. Must be able to take care of garbage and medical waste and follow proper procedure on packing needle containers.


4. Completes regular housecleans in an assigned area, using proper procedures. Replenishes supplies as needed.


5. Completes isolation cleaning using proper procedure.


** 6. Changes drapes and cubical curtains as required and move beds as needed.


7. Must be able to clean the Morgue after an autopsy has been performed and the major portion has been cleaned. (General Houseclean).


8. Observes safety rules and reports safety and health hazards to supervisor.


** 9. Operates all equipment in a correct, safe manner and cleans equipment after each use.


10. Maintains neat and clean work and storage areas.


11. Is responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position.


12. Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customer's needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience with the Arnot Health


13. It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not to be considered inclusive of all duties which may be assigned.


EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be able to read and understand both verbal and written instructions.


EXPERIENCE:

No previous experience necessary.


CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS:

No CPR required.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Required to be on feet much of time. Reaching, bending, stooping and lifting.


EXPOSURE CATEGORY:

Category II. Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. But employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.


** A.D.A Essential Functions




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