Housekeeping

Benefits --------

401k matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance

General Summary ---------------

Under the direction of the Team Leader, the Environmental Service Aide cleans and services patient, public, clinical, and administrative areas, maintaining a clean and aseptic environment. Demonstrates actions consistent with CDC guidelines and STTCHC Guiding Principles as duties are performed on a daily basis.

Minimum Qualifications ---------------------

Education ----------

• High school graduate or equivalent

Experience & Training ---------------------

• Minimum of 2 years in Health Care environment required
• Basic knowledge in housekeeping, cleaning procedure, and housekeeping equipment

Other Qualifications -------------------

• Able to operate environmental services equipment
• Equipment includes:
• Dust mop
• Wet mop
• Bucket and wringer
• Spray bottles
• Dustpan
• Any other equipment that may be necessary

Physical Demands -----------------

• Physically fit with the ability to work on his or her feet 100% of the time
• Must be able to lift and carry materials or equipment up to 25 lbs
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, and stretch for short periods
• Must be able to work with chemical products, both acidic and alkaline in nature

Essential Job Duty -------------------

Maintains all areas of the clinic in a clean and aseptic manner. Organizes, prioritizes, and implements housekeeping tasks on a daily basis. Demonstrates competence in a safe and effective manner while performing housekeeping tasks. Demonstrates the ability to keep a dust-free and aseptic environment. Performs daily clean tasks according to Clinic Policy and Procedure Manual. Demonstrate the ability to use chemicals and equipment according to suggested manufacturer instructions. Reports the need to make repairs to the building, furniture, or equipment to the Maintenance log or Team Leader. Cleans and reports discharges according to Clinic Policy and Procedure Manual.

Specific Schedule -----------------

Organizes and maintains housekeeping supplies in closets on a daily basis. Demonstrates the ability to maintain housekeeping equipment in a clean and safe manner. Cleans and organizes housekeeping carts on a daily basis. Demonstrate the ability to follow Clinic Attendance and Punctuality Policy and Procedure. Demonstrate the ability to follow Clinic Personal Appearance Policy and Procedure.

Assist with special projects and to work as a team ------------------------------------------------

Communicate in a professional, calm, and positive manner, which facilitates a cooperative and collaborative environment. Recognizes and responds appropriately to verbal and non-verbal cues from patients, families, visitors, and staff. Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and staffing practices to accommodate needs of facility.

Special projects as assigned

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

St. Thomas Community Health Center is committed to equal employment opportunity as a sound business practice. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicants or employees race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any characteristic protected by law.