Housekeeper​/Environmental Services​/PRN

Overview

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

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Env Svcs Wkr/Housekeeper

Position Summary: The Env Svcs Wkr/Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning duties to maintain a clean and aseptic environment throughout the hospital. The position may be assigned to multiple areas, including patient areas cleaner, non-patient areas cleaner, trash technician, special care unit cleaner, and/or others as needed. Maintains a professional demeanor in accordance with service excellence standards when interacting with patients, families, and coworkers.

• Clean and service areas in the building according to area assignments, including sweeping, mopping, dusting and disinfecting rooms.
• Participate in project work such as wall washing, window washing, cleaning light fixtures, cleaning upholstery, changing cubicle curtains and drapes, cleaning vents, scrubbing restrooms, floor stripping, and carpet extracting.
• Follow safety policies and procedures; report unsafe conditions to management immediately.
• Perform routine, repetitive tasks under supervision, with due consideration for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain professional demeanor and support service excellence standards while interacting with patients and coworkers.

Work Environment and Planning: Immediate and reactive planning may be required to consider patients, staff, and visitors; determine whether tasks can be performed at a given time; ensure adequate supplies and equipment are available. This description does not limit the duties to the listed tasks; additional duties may be assigned by supervisors.

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and is listed among Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and operates across various facilities and services in the United States and abroad.

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Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations

Required:

Percentages reflect typical expectations for physical activities and are described as: 0% Never, 1-33% Occasional, 34-66% Frequent, 67-100% Continuous.

• A. Standing/Walking:
  Continuous. On feet most of the day to perform essential functions.
• B. Bending/Stooping:
  Frequent. Requires bending/stooping in most activities.
• C. Lifting/Handling:
  Occasional. May lift up to 50 pounds.
• D. Carrying:
  Frequent. Push/pull cleaning carts, beds and furniture; mopping tasks require this effort.
• E. Balancing:
  Occasional. May use ladders to reach high places.
• F. Twisting/Turning:
  Occasional. May rotate when moving carts and mopping.
• G. Crouching/Stooping:
  Frequent. May crouch or…