Unit Support Asst

Unit Support Asst

To perform routine housekeeping duties and respond to emergency calls for cleanup of spills in assigned areas in accordance with standard operating and approved infection control procedures. Responsibilities may include: daily cleaning of unit/area; cleaning and maintaining patient equipment; transportation of patients safely to and from designated areas; and picking up and delivering unit specimen/items/supplies as needed. To meet or exceed customer expectations as specified in the Service Quality Agreement (SQA).

-Performs cleaning duties in assigned areas on a daily basis according to standard operating and approved infection control procedures. -Dispenses cleaning chemicals according to manufacturers' recommendations. -Utilizes cleaning chemicals according to their appropriate applications using the manufacturers' recommended specifications. -Cleans and disinfects space in assigned areas following established schedule and prescribed methods. -Assists in the cleaning of emergency spills as observed or on request and responds within five minutes utilizing prescribed methods. -Cleans vents and exhaust, intake air grills and supply grills. -Cleans, dusts, sweeps, and discards all construction debris as requested by leadership. - If assigned, follows correct procedure for handling, transporting and disposal of general and hazardous waste. -Maintains positive control of equipment and chemicals through continuous monitoring of cleaning cart. -If assigned, responds to and performs check out duties within a designated time frame to ensure prompt turnaround of rooms. -If assigned, cleans and sets up rooms for special events and functions.

-Experience in environmental services in either health care, hospitality, or contract cleaning service. -Knowledge of standard housekeeping procedures to include cleaning and use of cleaning products, sanitizing, and chemical safety practices. -Ability to use standard cleaning and floor equipment, communicate with staff, patients and families effectively, and follow verbal and/or written instructions. -Requires satisfactory completion of departmental training classes for Unit Support Assistants.

-Prior hospital experience in Environmental Services and housekeeping experience.