Floor Care Attendant - Housekeeping

Pay range : $20.11 - $25.14 ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE : Environmental Services - Floor Care Attendant REPORTS TO POSITION : Supervisor of Environmental Services DEPARTMENT : Environmental Services DATE LAST REVIEWED : 04 / 11 / 2017 OUR VISION : Creating America's healthiest community, together OUR MISSION : In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value OUR VALUES : Accountability, Caring and Teamwork DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY : Environmental Services (EVS) is responsible for maintain a clean and safe environment throughout the hospital. EVS cleans and disinfects all surfaces. We provide cleaning standards that support a safe environment for patients, families, visitors, and caregivers POSITION OVERVIEW : The Environmental Services Floor Care Attendant maintains cleanliness of assigned interior areas of the hospital with the highest degree of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure patient and caregiver safety are maintained. The Environmental Services Attendant creates a comfortable environment for patients and guests by greeting everyone while protecting privacy. Maintains cleanliness of the interior areas of the hospital, with emphasis on maintaining the floors, carpets, walls and windows. This position does not directly supervise any other caregivers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES : The Environmental Services Floor Care Attendant maintains cleanliness of assigned interior areas of the hospital with the highest degree of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure patient and caregiver safety are maintained. The Environmental Services Attendant creates a comfortable environment for patients and guests by greeting everyone while protecting privacy. Maintains cleanliness of the interior areas of the hospital, with emphasis on maintaining the floors, carpets, walls and windows. This position does not directly supervise any other caregivers.May inspect assigned areas during shift for cleanliness and then makes proper corrections in order to insure sanitation for assigned areas. Follows guidelines and job standards established by department management and hospital to ensure facility cleanliness and sanitary guidelines are adhered to.Sweeps, cleans, mops, scrubs and dust floors of assigned areas. Transport, remove and dispose of soiled linen, trash and bio-medical waste appropriately. Remove empty boxes and place in appropriate designated areas.Labels and removes infectious waste bags and containers.Maintains adequate stock of supplies in assigned areas and transports custodial supplies and equipment to and from storage and work areas.Operates, cleans and maintains equipment, cart, and industrial vacuums. Reports concerns to appropriate person(s) to insure equipment is functional and ready for useSupports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.Delivers customer service and / or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned. EDUCATION : Required : N / A Preferred : High school diploma or GED preferred (equivalent education and experience will be considered) LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION : Required : N / A Preferred : CHEST certification. EXPERIENCE : Required : Prior janitorial / housekeeping / floor care experience Preferred : N / A PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT : Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely. ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION : Skills : General : Ability to effectively interact and communicate with internal and external customers / patients / family membersStrong team working and collaborative skillsAbility to multi-task and work independently.Attention to detail.Basic experience in computer applications necessary to record time, obtain work directions, and complete assigned CBL's.Read and interpret department instructions, labels, manuals and work instructions to perform required housekeeping duties.Ability to follow verbal and written communications in order to complete duties and assignmentsBasic math skills in order to calculate concentrate and solution mixtures Position Specific : Ability operate cleaning equipment and use approved cleaning solutions PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Continually (75% or more) : Standing and walking, lifting / carrying / pushing or pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping / squeezing.Frequently (50%) : Sitting, bending, stooping / kneeling / crouching, climbing stairs, lifting / carrying / pushing or pulling 11-25 pounds.Occasionally (25%) : Climbing ladder / step-stool, reaching overhead, lifting / carrying / pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, operation of a motor vehicle, using clear and audible speaking voice and ability to hear normal speech level.Rarely (10%) : Keyboard operation.Never (0%) : Ability to hear whispered speech level.Exposure to Elemental FactorsOccasionally (25%) : Heat, cold, wet / slippery area, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface.Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure CategoryRisk for Exposure to BBP.Schedule Weekly Hours : 40Caregiver Type : RegularShift : Third Shift (United States of America)NoJob Family : ATTENDANTScheduled Days of the Week : As Scheduled (may include weekends and holidays)Shift Start & End Time : variableSt. Charles Health System is a private, nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing high-quality care and the latest in health care technology to the communities it serves. Headquartered in Bend, Ore., St. Charles is an integrated delivery system, with a strong focus on population health, that provides a full range of evidence-based health care services within a 32,000-square-mile area in Central and Eastern Oregon. The health system owns and operates a trauma level II, tertiary referral center in Bend, a trauma level III, type B rural hospital in Redmond, and trauma level IV critical access hospitals in both Prineville and Madras. As the largest employer in Central Oregon, St. Charles Health System and St. Charles Medical Group care for our communities in more than two dozen outpatient clinics and in more than 20 specialty areas of medicine.For additional information, such as Career FAQ's, benefits, and why your dream job awaits, please visit our site.

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