AHMC Healthcare

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Overview: The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for performing a variety of cleaning tasks in assigned areas using the Eight-Step Method to ensure the safety, health and morale of patients, visitors and associates. Responsibilities: 1) Practices the Eight-Step Method of cleaning. Uses chemicals properly. 2) Understands assigned work area. Maintains a QA rating of 90% or above in assigned work area. 3) Adheres to department standard for logging information into to Bed Tracking. 4) Follows procedures for Standard Precautions. 5) Demonstrates proper handling and disposal of Bio-hazardous and Non-hazardous waste. 6) Maintains and cleans Housekeeping equipment. 7) Attends 100% of department monthly in-services. 8) Responds to “Code” calls quickly and efficiently. Understands the importance of a “Code” call. 9) Strives to achieve high patient satisfaction. 10) Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings and equipment and mopping floors with special cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent the spread of disease. Uses damp, disinfectant-treated cloths and vacuum cleaner to dust windowsills, blinds, floors, furniture, and equipment in an orderly fashion. Scours and polishes sinks, tubs, mirrors, and other equipment. 11) Assembles materials and supplies from the supply room and transports them to the work area. 12) Replenishes supplies of soap, towels, and other dispensable items. 13) Reports mechanical failures or negative conditions observed in assigned area to the Director or Linen Aide. 14) Gathers and disposes of trash, washes wastebaskets and large refuse containers, and relines with plastic bags. 15) Helps nursing staffs to clean the wheelchair weekly 16) Removes soiled linens. 17) Periodically polishes floors with a buffing and polishing machine. 18) Cover laundry and linen tasks as needed Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: ▪ High school graduate or equivalent.experience (6 months of EVS experience) EXPERIENCE: ▪ General Housekeeping experience preferred ▪ Experience in healthcare cleaning procedures preferred OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE: ▪ Ability to read, write and communicate in English. ▪ Able to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Overview: The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for performing a variety of cleaning tasks in assigned areas using the Eight-Step Method to ensure the safety, health and morale of patients, visitors and associates. Responsibilities: 1) Practices the Eight-Step Method of cleaning. Uses chemicals properly. 2) Understands assigned work area. Maintains a QA rating of 90% or above in assigned work area. 3) Adheres to department standard for logging information into to Bed Tracking. 4) Follows procedures for Standard Precautions. 5) Demonstrates proper handling and disposal of Bio-hazardous and Non-hazardous waste. 6) Maintains and cleans Housekeeping equipment. 7) Attends 100% of department monthly in-services. 8) Responds to “Code” calls quickly and efficiently. Understands the importance of a “Code” call. 9) Strives to achieve high patient satisfaction. 10) Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings and equipment and mopping floors with special cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent the spread of disease. Uses damp, disinfectant-treated cloths and vacuum cleaner to dust windowsills, blinds, floors, furniture, and equipment in an orderly fashion. Scours and polishes sinks, tubs, mirrors, and other equipment. 11) Assembles materials and supplies from the supply room and transports them to the work area. 12) Replenishes supplies of soap, towels, and other dispensable items. 13) Reports mechanical failures or negative conditions observed in assigned area to the Director or Linen Aide. 14) Gathers and disposes of trash, washes wastebaskets and large refuse containers, and relines with plastic bags. 15) Helps nursing staffs to clean the wheelchair weekly 16) Removes soiled linens. 17) Periodically polishes floors with a buffing and polishing machine. 18) Cover laundry and linen tasks as needed Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: ▪ High school graduate or equivalent.experience (6 months of EVS experience) EXPERIENCE: ▪ General Housekeeping experience preferred ▪ Experience in healthcare cleaning procedures preferred OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE: ▪ Ability to read, write and communicate in English. ▪ Able to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.