Unit Support Assist / Housekeepeing $14.00 Shift I / II

Description
Job Responsibilities:
-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.


-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.


Preferred Skills & Experience:
-Prior hospital experience in Environmental Services and housekeeping experience.Preferred Education:
-High school diploma or equivalent may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.