Environmental Service Associate​/Teamsters JH; Housekeeping-PT Jefferson Hospital

Position Title

Environmental Service Associate / Teamsters JH (Housekeeping-PT) Jefferson Hospital

Allegheny Health Network

This job completes the standardized cleaning process in patient rooms, offices, departments, and other ancillary areas using appropriate cleaning procedures.

• Follow proper cleaning procedures in all assigned areas; use chemicals correctly. Duties include high dusting, sanitizing/spot cleaning, bathroom cleaning, waste removal, dry mopping/vacuuming, floor sanitizing/wet mopping, and inspections. Meet performance standards for cleaning. (30%)
• Perform other services/functions such as trash/soiled linen pick-up, stocking supplies, maintaining par stock, and projects. (30%)
• Return equipment to proper location after cleaning with disinfectant (e.g., potty chairs, IVs, carts). Collect, clean, tag and remove broken or unsafe equipment. Maintain storage areas and environmental closets in a clean, orderly, and functional manner. (30%)
• Adhere to corporate citizenship standards and all regulatory and corporate requirements. Actively participate in facility/department programs, training, and performance improvement; maintain a professional image at all times. Follow department attendance policy. (5%)
• Complete duties and responsibilities while adhering to safety and infection control policies, including OSHA, product usage, PPE, hand washing, isolation, safe waste handling, and emergency procedures. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum

• FIT testing may be required, but will be provided upon hire as needed.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Basic reading, writing, and effective communication skills.
• Ability to operate power equipment.

Preferred:
None

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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