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PER DIEM Janitor/Housekeeper is responsible for the regularly scheduled cleaning and disinfection, waste removal, linen management and floor care of an assigned area of the hospital. This role contributes to the safety of all patients, staff and visitors by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting all clinical and non-clinical areas in the Hospital and it's off-site facilities. This position necessitates good physical dexterity utilizing suitable body mechanics and stamina for sustained periods of time.
A Per Diem employee is scheduled to work to cover for unit housekeeping staff's weekly scheduled days off and vacation. Per diems are scheduled to work on any shift - AM or PM Monday - Sunday. The amount of hours a Per Diem is scheduled will vary per pay period approximately 2 - 4 days per week. All schedules are posted 1.5 weeks in advance of scheduled work. Per diem staff are trained to work in multiple units in order to maximize work hour opportunities. Training in each unit requires up to 4 consecutive days of hands-on instruction and observation per unit. Shift schedules vary Monday - Sunday:
AM shift schedules: 6:00-2:30, 7:00-3:30, 7:00-2:30
PM shift schedules: 2:30 - 11:00
Responsibilities
Clean and disinfects all surfaces and equipment in patient rooms, clinical units, procedure areas and surgical suites, non-clinical common areas, restrooms. Meet target cleaning times for cleaning discharge patient rooms and daily base workflow within assigned unit. Cleaning to meet all infection prevention & EVS department policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. Document accurate records of work accomplished utilizing checklist for assigned unit.
Specialty cleaning to include terminal room cleaning of isolation patient rooms and other clinical areas and cleaning of bio-hazard spills safely and effectively as trained and per policies/procedures and regulatory requirements.
Properly use & dispose of personal protection equipment when used in all specialty & standard cleaning tasks.
Stock clean linen, mops & cleaning towels in bulk linen area, clinical units and housekeeping closets as assigned. Change cubicle curtains in patient rooms & treatment areas. Remove soiled linen from patient rooms and clinical areas to soiled linen rooms or bulk soiled linen storage area. Document accurate records for linen distribution.
Cleaning and stocking of dispensers for soap, sanitizer, hygiene stations, paper products in clinical and non-clinical areas. Clean and stock housekeeping cart at the end of the shift.
Proper use and/or dilution of all cleaning chemicals. Proper use of all EVS equipment. Equipment to include but not limited to: Mops, brooms, vacuums, wall washing tools, disinfection robot, floor scrubbers/extractors, baler, compactor, dumpster.
Transports and disposes of regular trash, recycling, cardboard, biohazard waste, pharmaceutical and sharps containers, and confidential materials within and throughout the healthcare environment from origination point to disposal location. Maintain clean and orderly cage.
Transports and labels hazardous materials and places in disposal location per policies/procedures and training. Responds to HazMat spill code response as part of Code Orange response team. Cleans small hazmat spill according to SDS guidelines and per degree of training.
Performs other duties upon request, including but not limited to: training of new staff members, maintain loading dock, washing trash cans, meeting room or table set-ups, report safety issues or any areas that require repair and attention to supervisor.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Experience: Housekeeping or Janitorial experience in a medical or hotel setting preferred.
Licenses & Certifications: DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Certification OSHA 49 CFR 172.700 Desired
Required Skills & Knowledge: Must be able to read written instructions, labels, training materials and check lists in English, and to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Strong interpersonal skills to work professionally with coworkers in all departments and communicate with patients and visitors.
Compensation
Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to level of experience, education, special skills and/or certifications.
Minimum:
USD $22.12
Maximum:
USD $28.75
PER DIEM Janitor/Housekeeper is responsible for the regularly scheduled cleaning and disinfection, waste removal, linen management and floor care of an assigned area of the hospital. This role contributes to the safety of all patients, staff and visitors by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting all clinical and non-clinical areas in the Hospital and it's off-site facilities. This position necessitates good physical dexterity utilizing suitable body mechanics and stamina for sustained periods of time.
A Per Diem employee is scheduled to work to cover for unit housekeeping staff's weekly scheduled days off and vacation. Per diems are scheduled to work on any shift - AM or PM Monday - Sunday. The amount of hours a Per Diem is scheduled will vary per pay period approximately 2 - 4 days per week. All schedules are posted 1.5 weeks in advance of scheduled work. Per diem staff are trained to work in multiple units in order to maximize work hour opportunities. Training in each unit requires up to 4 consecutive days of hands-on instruction and observation per unit. Shift schedules vary Monday - Sunday:
AM shift schedules: 6:00-2:30, 7:00-3:30, 7:00-2:30
PM shift schedules: 2:30 - 11:00
Responsibilities
Clean and disinfects all surfaces and equipment in patient rooms, clinical units, procedure areas and surgical suites, non-clinical common areas, restrooms. Meet target cleaning times for cleaning discharge patient rooms and daily base workflow within assigned unit. Cleaning to meet all infection prevention & EVS department policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. Document accurate records of work accomplished utilizing checklist for assigned unit.
Specialty cleaning to include terminal room cleaning of isolation patient rooms and other clinical areas and cleaning of bio-hazard spills safely and effectively as trained and per policies/procedures and regulatory requirements.
Properly use & dispose of personal protection equipment when used in all specialty & standard cleaning tasks.
Stock clean linen, mops & cleaning towels in bulk linen area, clinical units and housekeeping closets as assigned. Change cubicle curtains in patient rooms & treatment areas. Remove soiled linen from patient rooms and clinical areas to soiled linen rooms or bulk soiled linen storage area. Document accurate records for linen distribution.
Cleaning and stocking of dispensers for soap, sanitizer, hygiene stations, paper products in clinical and non-clinical areas. Clean and stock housekeeping cart at the end of the shift.
Proper use and/or dilution of all cleaning chemicals. Proper use of all EVS equipment. Equipment to include but not limited to: Mops, brooms, vacuums, wall washing tools, disinfection robot, floor scrubbers/extractors, baler, compactor, dumpster.
Transports and disposes of regular trash, recycling, cardboard, biohazard waste, pharmaceutical and sharps containers, and confidential materials within and throughout the healthcare environment from origination point to disposal location. Maintain clean and orderly cage.
Transports and labels hazardous materials and places in disposal location per policies/procedures and training. Responds to HazMat spill code response as part of Code Orange response team. Cleans small hazmat spill according to SDS guidelines and per degree of training.
Performs other duties upon request, including but not limited to: training of new staff members, maintain loading dock, washing trash cans, meeting room or table set-ups, report safety issues or any areas that require repair and attention to supervisor.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Experience: Housekeeping or Janitorial experience in a medical or hotel setting preferred.
Licenses & Certifications: DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Certification OSHA 49 CFR 172.700 Desired
Required Skills & Knowledge: Must be able to read written instructions, labels, training materials and check lists in English, and to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Strong interpersonal skills to work professionally with coworkers in all departments and communicate with patients and visitors.
Compensation
Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to level of experience, education, special skills and/or certifications.
Minimum:
USD $22.12
Maximum:
USD $28.75
