Building Service Attendant (Housekeeping) - Environmental Services

Job Description

MAIN FUNCTION:

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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans and services Arnot Health 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.

• Loads linen and microfiber carts and bins to predetermined par levels and completes deliveries at scheduled times. Completes all functions associated with the linen processes.

• Collects soiled linen and soiled microfiber products from designated areas and delivers to the soiled holding area. Completes all functions associated with the soiled linen processes.

• 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.

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

• Completes isolation cleaning using proper procedure.

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

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

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

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

• Maintains neat and clean work and storage areas.

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

• 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

• 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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