Housekeeper​/Tascosa FED​/Environmental Services​/Varied

Environmental Services Worker/Housekeeper

The Environmental Services Worker/Housekeeper position is responsible for cleaning duties to maintain a clean and aseptic environment throughout the hospital. The Environmental Services Worker/Housekeeper position may be assigned to any one of several positions to include: patient areas cleaner, non-patient areas cleaner, trash technician, special care unit cleaner, and/or others positions as needed. Maintains a professional demeanor in accordance with the service excellence standards while interacting with patients, patient's families, and coworkers.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Sweeping, mopping, dusting, and disinfecting any and all rooms in the hospital.
• Participating in project work that may include wall washing, window washing, cleaning light fixtures, cleaning upholstery, changing cubicle curtains and drapes, cleaning vents, scrubbing restrooms, floor stripping, carpet extracting, etc.
• Individual must have a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continual basis, accept supervision from a number of persons, and perform tasks despite frequent interruptions.
• Individual must have the ability to perform tasks with due consideration to patients, staff, and visitors to the vicinity.
• Some initiative involved in determining cleaning to be done.
• Works under close supervision performing simple, standardized tasks and is responsible for working within the safety policies and procedures as defined by Medi-Dyn and Northwest Texas Healthcare System's standards.
• Report any unsafe working conditions or hazards to management immediately.
• Immediate and reactive planning is required that may include consideration for patients, staff, and visitors; immediate judgment as to whether a particular task can be performed at a particular time or whether one can return to that task in the immediate future or not; assurance that the adequate amount of supplies and equipment are available to complete the task assigned.

Benefit Highlights:

• 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!

Qualifications:

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations

Required:

• KNOWLEDGE/
  
  EDUCATION:
  
  Ability to understand and communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Additionally, to be able to follow written and/or oral instructions, and to record completed assignments, required. A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• EXPERIENCE:
  
  Previous experience not required.
• TRAINING: 1-3
• LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:
  None

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Standing/Walking:
  Continuous. Worker is on his/her feet the majority of the day to perform the essential functions or the job.
• Bending/Stooping (knees extended, standing with kneed flexed while standing/sitting):
  Frequent. Bending/stooping is required in most job activities.
• Lifting/Handling:
  Occasional. Workers may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Carrying:
  Frequent. Workers are responsible for performing a push/pull motion when maneuvering cleaning cart, beds, and furniture. This physical demand is also required when mopping.
• Balancing:
  Occasional. Workers may be required to use ladders to reach high places to clean/disinfect.
• Twisting/Turning:
  Occasional. Workers may be required to perform twisting/turning motions when moving carts and mopping.
• Crouching/Stooping:
  Frequent. Workers may be required to crouch/stoop when cleaning/disinfecting.
• Kneeling:
  Occasional. Kneeling is occasionally required in some job activities such as disinfecting/cleaning underneath equipment, beds, and bathroom fixtures and plumbing.
• Reaching:
  Greater than shoulder height:
  Occasional. Worker must be able to reach high places to clean/disinfect. Equal to shoulder height:
  Frequent. Worker must be able to reach areas shoulder height to clean/disinfect. Less than shoulder height:
  Frequent. Worker must be able to…