Housekeeper - Environmental Services - Part Time - Afternoons

Company: ProMedica
Location: Sylvania
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Overview The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to individuals and groups which require specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, spiritual/cultural, and nursing sciences. The Registered Nurse functions within the full scope of nursing practice as noted by the Board of Nursing of their designated state for which they are practicing in addition to compliance with any of the hospitals accrediting bodies. Full-Time Level: Mid Travel: No SuccessProfile Who is the ideal Promedica employee? We're looking for people to join our team who are motivated by making an impact and doing meaningful work. Responsible 10 Compassionate 9 Communicator 9 Adaptable 9 Multi-tasker 8 Additional success profiles: Detail oriented, Flexible, Helpful, Patient, Responsible, Sincere, Understanding Benefits Professional Growth Retirement & Savings Plan Innovative Training Programs Tuition AssistanceCareer Stability Comprehensive Health Coverage Job Requirements ProMedica Flower Hospital is located in Sylvania OH, a suburb of Toledo, OH. Among being located in one of the area's most beautiful landscapes, Sylvania offers a high-quality lifestyle for its residents with Sylvania---s public school as one of the finest in the region, rated as ---Excellent--- by the state of Ohio. There are many outdoor activities to enjoy at our nationally recognized Pacesetter Park, along with music and entertainment found at Centennial Terrace and Downtown Sylvania, and the LPGA annual tournament. The Flower Hospital campus is a 311-bed facility that houses the Hickman Cancer Center, ER Trauma Center, and is the regional leader for inpatient adult psychiatric services. The campus includes, the Goerlich Center, which provides residence for patients with Alzheimer---s and Dementia, along with the Ebeid Center our hospice facility. Our Environmental Services Technicians are responsible for executing the daily duties required to establish and maintain a safe, hygienic, and aesthetically pleasing care environment. While executing the assigned tasks, the EVS Tech will have contact with patients, visitors, and clinical and non-clinical staff. Great customer service and a friendly can-do attitude will ensure your success. Our techs are responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and safety of patient rooms and common areas throughout the Toledo Hospital campus within the basic principles of environmental hygiene and infection prevention. The environmental services technician, in accordance with organizational standards of quality, is an essential contributor to cleaning, disinfection, infection prevention and a positive patient experience. Primary Responsibilities Responsible for daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient rooms, as well as other common areas of their job assignment such as rest rooms, nurses--- stations, corridors, conference rooms, utility rooms, treatment areas, kitchens, offices, lobbies, lounges, stairwells and waiting rooms. Other assigned areas may include surgery OR---s, labor and delivery, emergency department and other procedural areas. Performs duties while demonstrating working knowledge of the health care cleaning and disinfecting principles and requirements as well as proper and safe chemical use. Adheres to all organization safety, risk management and infection control guidelines and standards while promoting a culture of safety. Actively participates in departmental performance improvement initiatives, including but not limited to initiatives to improve patient experience and cleanliness metrics. Maintains cleaning cart(s), supplies and equipment evidence by properly stocking and restocking environmental services cart in a neat and orderly fashion. Removes trash and other waste and transports to the appropriate disposal area while identifying proper waste streams handling. Follows all infection prevention practices (i.e. proper cleaning and disinfection protocols and process, hand hygiene, standard & isolation precautions, as well as proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE). Recognizes and adheres to patient privacy requirements (HIPAA). Job Requirements Practices critical thinking skills. Demonstrates personal accountability and shows appropriate respect to co-workers, patients and visitors. Identifies and utilizes appropriate resources to ensure problems or concerns are followed through and resolved. Demonstrates knowledge of facility safety requirements. Demonstrates the ability to operate and properly maintain all EVS tools and equipment needed to clean and disinfect the environment. Demonstrates flexibility with regards to daily work assignment and assigned tasks. May be asked to assist with on-boarding and peer-training of new Environmental Technicians. Requires attention to detail, ability to follow written and verbal directions and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to move about the hospital and between workstations. Provide excellent customer service and respond to inquiries. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to operate and utilize pagers, vacuums, putty knives, carts and trash mobiles. Ability to tolerate unpleasant odors and possible exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids; must be able to tolerate exposure to dust and chemicals. Ability to constantly move, lift or carry light to medium weight equipment furniture, etc. and occasionally move or lift heavy equipment or furniture. Must be able to wear N95 or PAPR hood. Stoop bend, reach, stretch, push and pull. Must be able to move and/or lift material and damp mops or towels weighing up to 10 lbs., 70% of the time; move carts weighing up to 40 lbs., 10% of the time; and move carts weighing up to 50 lbs., 20% of the time. Performs other duties as directed. Education/Certifications/Licenses High School Diploma desired/preferred. Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) and/or Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician (CSCT) desired/preferred. Special Skills/ Equipment: Can demonstrate effective use of computers and/or mobile devices for daily job performance activities. Ability to read/write English at 6th-9th grade level preferred. Respectfully listens to viewpoints and ideas of others. Ability to communicate orally or in writing openly and candidly, creates an environment where co-workers and team members reciprocate in kind. ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category . In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employmentpromedica.org Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

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