Housekeeping (Full Time Evenings)

Company: Capital Region Medical Center
Location: Jefferson City
Posted on: May 31, 2021

Job Description:

Capital Region Medical Center

This Position reports to (Title): Environmental Services Asst. Mgr/Supervisor

Dept: Environmental Services (EVS) Entity: Capital Region Medical Center

Position purpose: Provide daily cleaning and supply re-stocking to patient rooms, nurses stations, lounges, rest rooms, offices and any other areas. Must be able to demonstrate and articulate the knowledge and skills of space cleaning through Competency training. Assist with moving of patient furniture and mattresses. Project cleaning consisting of walls, lights, vents, windows etc. Set up meetings/conference rooms and other duties as assigned.

Principal Accountabilities and Essential duties of the job:

• Performs established cleaning functions in assigned areas following a written established schedule.
• Use of Key Words at Key Times, Stock supplies, High dusting, Sanitizing High Touch areas and spot cleaning, rest room cleaning, empty wastebaskets, floor dusting/vacuum carpet, Microfiber/floor sanitizing, your inspection.
• Performs daily/discharge/transfer cleaning of patient rooms, to include bed stripping and re-making.
• Performs isolation cleaning procedures are required by hospital infection control
• Discharge/transfer cleaning to include IV poles, Pumps, Porta Pottys and other pumps such as legpumps, Bi Pap machine.
• Makes corrections when traveling about facility such as picking debris off of floor, empty trash and reporting cleaning needs.
• Assist in cleaning of emergency spills observed/requested.
• Utilize appropriate standard precautions and knowledge while performing procedures.
• Follows correct procedures in handling and transporting of large quantities of trash, Bio-Hazardous Waste Material, Sharps containers and Clean/Soiled Linen.
• Proper use of cleaning chemicals, labeling, mixing and appropriate PPE. Will be required to understand and be able to explain use of chemicals.
• In case of fire or other internal/external disasters, performs department duties as assigned
• Changing of sharp containers, stocking gloves and re-filling PPE cabinets
• Project cleaning as assigned

Operates EVS Equipment

• Will use-cleaning devices including micro fiber pads, 12-20 oz wet mops, wringers, dusters,commercial type vacuum cleaners and other necessary tools, products and supplies.
• Climbing ladders for window/light/vent cleaning and changing cubicle curtains.
• Observe and report maintenance issues that need repair such as equipment, furniture, building and fixtures.

Demonstrates positive customer service/relations

• Practices Fundamentals of Patient Communication AIDET, Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration,Explanation, Thank you.
• Is sensitive to the feelings of others.
• Committed to CRMC Customer Service and Patient Satisfaction Survey. Demonstrates positive attitude, smiles and is eager to assist. Addresses customer and acknowledges their presence.
• Adapts to individual situations and changing work demand, team player and takes initiative.Communicates clearly and is knowledgeable. Respects privacy and maintains confidentiality.
• Adheres to hospital dress code.
• Uses appropriate channels for problem solving. Gives and accepts appropriate constructive criticism. Remains flexible.
• Consistently uses correct telephone etiquette.
• Attends ongoing training/development/department meetings that will enhance service to patients.

Education: Basic Skill Set

Experience: None

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