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Employment Type:Part timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:POSITION PURPOSEResponsible for a clean and safe environment within the facility by following routine cleaning procedures. May occasionally take direction from a nursing director or departmental supervisor may give direction on housekeeping needs of that area. Provide cleaning for patient and non-patient areas of the hospital. Services provided include surface cleaning, floor care, carpet cleaning, and moving equipment and furniture.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Demonstrate the Mission and Values of Mercy Medical Center.
Maintain a high level of customer service by promptly welcoming everyone in a friendly manner, smiles warmly and introduces her/himself. Listens carefully to what others have to say, avoiding interrupting others. Treats others as if she/he is the most important person in the facility. Practices service recovery by apologizing for problems and inconveniences, corrects the problem, takes action once issue is identified and meets the customer’s immediate needs or refers the matter onto someone else.
Maintain clean patient rooms and discharge units to meet hospital standards. Empties trash and linen containers, high dusts, damp mops, cleans bathroom, cleans/makes bed, damp wipes all horizontal surfaces including clean over-bed table, and checks own work.
Maintain clean office/ancillary areas. Audits are done frequently for Quality Control.
Has knowledge of and is able to differentiate between isolations. Performs special isolation cleaning according to established procedures as required.
Maintain a clean cart, equipment, and janitor closet/storage areas.
Replenish supplies of soap, tissues, towels, disposable items and other items as needed.
Responsible for reporting the need for repair of equipment, furniture, building, and fixtures to appropriate person.
On an annual basis, performs a thorough cleaning for assigned areas.
Must be efficient and effective with use of cleaning products and equipment.
Take an active role in improving the quality of service provided by our department.
Actively participates in department meetings, committees, conferences, and in-services.
Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in improving patient safety and reducing risk to patients. Complies with Safety and Infection Control & Procedure.
Must adhere to The Joint Commission Standards (TJC) (i.e., use of wet floor signs, electrical check of equipment, do not use doorstops, proper use/mixing of chemicals).
Understands and observes all safety rules. Reports all accidents or incidents. Corrects or reports all safety hazards seen. Knowledge of Safety Plan.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS(EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)
Previous janitorial and cleaning experience preferred. Some previous experience in hospital standards, methods, and procedures desirable but not mandatory as may be trained on the job.
High school graduate or equivalent preferre
Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.EOE including disability/veteran
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