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Organization:
EMC Eden Medical Center
Position Overview:
Performs a variety of general and specialized housekeeping duties incorporating the Departments 8 step Cleaning Procedures with other Medical Center Department procedures pertaining to environmental services in order to provide a clean safe sanitary environment throughout all patient public staff areas Eden Medical Center and Laurel Grove Hospital including restricted/isolation rooms and special care units such as Neonatal Infant Pediatric Adult and Geriatrics.
Job Description:
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Follows established Medical CenterHospital Wide Policies and Procedures including the Illness and Injury Prevention Program Safety Infection Control Policies and Procedures.
- Demonstrates proficiency in Skills Assessment criteria.
- Gathers/transports/removes by various carts to be pushed/pulled/lifted all trash soiled linen (from specific areas) infectious waste used sharps containers boxes and other items of discard from assigned areas to central collection sites.
- Dusts and wet cleans with approved germicidal solution or other chemicals designed for the specific tasks: furniture beds tables bassinets cribs cabinets chairs sofas fixtures floor surfaces walls doors windows ceilings glass baseboards IV pole kick buckets gurneys stretcher wheelchairs and other specific items designated Environmental responsibility.
- Dusts mops wet mops hard surface floors using approved germicidal solution or other chemical designed for the specific task in patient rooms treatment rooms patient/public/staff restrooms public lobbies locker rooms cafeterias vending rooms surgery rooms delivery rooms offices and other areas of hospital under the responsibility of Environmental Services.
- Operates/pushes/pulls mechanical equipment including vacuums floor scrubbers floor buffers carpet extractors carpet shampooers box baler trash compactors lifts fans steamers upholstery machines and other similar equipment.
- Performs terminal cleaning procedures of patient rooms trauma rooms cath labs delivery rooms nurseries labor/delivery rooms Csection rooms surgery rooms recovery rooms and all other areas of facility as assigned.
- Vacuums buffs strips waxes scrubs shampoos and extracts floor coverings.
- Cleans fixtures tops of windows doorframes vents ceiling grid work and vents and other fixtures utilizing a ladder if necessary. Takes down rehangs washes dividers curtains blinds and drapes and shades. Washes mops rags pads and curtains using automatic washer and dryer.
- Moves removes relocate furniture equipment furnishings large items in and out of storage/throughout facility requiring pushing pulling lifting. Sets up takes down moves conference center tables and chairs. Moves sliding walls.
- Delivers picks up stores cleans instructs use of audio visual equipment easels mats chalk portable screens and other related items.
- Maintains required records reports logs work sheet and statistics as directed.
- Participates in educational programs in services training discussion departmental committees and task forces.
- Performs functions of Housekeeper II and other related duties as requested. Carries pager as requested/needed and responds to request. Is subject to overhead pages for requests.
- Responds to Code Red Code Green Disaster Codes Code Yellow and Code pink as needed.
- Carries pager as requested/needed and responds to request. Is subject to overhead pages for requests.
EDUCATION
- Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
- HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
- 1year prev. hospital housekeeping experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Ability to read/write/follow oral and written English instructions
- OSHA Risk Category I (High Risk)
- Exposure to VDT scans
Job Shift:
Varied
Schedule:
Varied
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
Occasionally
Benefits:
No
Unions:
Yes
Position Status:
NonExempt
Weekly Hours:
0
Employee Status:
Per Diem/Casual
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $29.83 to $33.43 / hour
The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidates experience education skills licensure and certifications department equity training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.