HOUSEKEEPING; FT, 2nd shift

Department 11906 AMC Grafton - Environmental Services Status Full time Hours Per Week 40 Schedule Details 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, including every other weekend and rotating holidays. Pay Range $18.85 – $28.30 Major Responsibilities Cleans patient care areas, surgical areas, public/private restrooms, conference rooms, lobbies, offices, elevators, and stairwells. Cleans all environmental surfaces including ceilings and vents, walls, doors, furniture, beds, bathroom fixtures, and windows. Assists in cleaning emergency spills as requested. Dusts and damp mops floors in patient and exam rooms, corridors, stairwells, restrooms, and other areas of the facility. Replaces cubicle and window coverings. Gathers and disposes recyclables, trash, and medical waste. Collects hazardous trash following established infection control guidelines. Sorts, stocks and delivers linens. Gathers and prepares soiled linen for transportation. Cleans and prepares dismissal and transfer units and certain equipment used in the care of patients and distributes non‑medical supplies to specific areas. Fills and cleans supply dispensers. Inventories linens, cleaning supplies and paper supplies and orders additional in a timely and cost‑effective manner. Keeps housekeeping closet organized and clean. Reports any mechanical failures or unsafe conditions to the supervisor. Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required None required. Education Required No formal education required. Experience Required No experience required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions and communicate with others. Ability to work alone and understand the physical layout of the facilities. Performs tasks without disrupting operations of doctors, nurses, patients, the public, and other staff. Ability to set priorities, be aware of and follow department policies and procedures in all situations. Basic computer skills. Excellent customer service skills. Physical Requirements And Working Conditions Lift up to 35 lbs. from floor to a maximum of 5 ft. Lift and carry up to 20 lbs. at waist height over a reasonable distance. Push or pull with 50 lbs. of force. Bend, stoop, kneel, reach above shoulders, and crawl to complete tasks. Push, pull, or drag equipment such as hospital beds, and lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. Remain on feet the majority of the shift, walking, standing, and moving as required. Wear protective clothing when exposed to strong germicidal solutions, cleaning chemicals, temperature changes, soiled linen, or infectious waste such as blood and body fluids. Familiarity with policies on handling infectious and hazardous waste is required. Operate vacuum cleaners, mopping equipment, buffer or burnisher, automatic scrubber, up to six‑foot stepladder, and other cleaning tools. Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job, including telephones, zone phones, and pagers. #J-18808-Ljbffr