Housekeeping/Environmental Services Aide

JOB SUMMARY

Clean and disinfect all internal areas of the hospital while promoting customer service to patients, visitors and staff.

JOB DUTIES

• Promotes mission, vision and values of Saint Joseph Hospital and SCL Health.

• Actively fulfills Best in the Nation goals.

• Uses 10-step cleaning method.

• Must perform duties within an allotted amount of time.

• Respond to duties via the paging system.

• Is responsible for customer service and recovery toward patients, visitors and staff.

• Follow and report on all hospital and regulatory safety guidelines

  The attached Job Description details the essential functions of your position. The list below is also considered to be essential functions of your position and all employees within SCL Health are expected to meet the following in their day-to-day work:

1. Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time
2. Be available to work overtime if needed
3. Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others
4. Be respectful of all with whom you interact and follow the Exempla Service Behaviors
5. Be well groomed and dressed appropriately for your role
6. Be in compliance with the drug and alcohol policy as stated in the Employee Handbook
7. Be sufficiently rested to perform your duties throughout the period assigned
8. Demonstrate a willingness to learn
9. Be able to communicate clearly, think clearly, and concentrate on assigned tasks

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent. preferred

Previous environmental/housekeeping experience preferred.

Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in English

MATERIAL/ EQUIPMENT INVOLVED

Cleaning chemicals and other related cleaning tools. Dust mops, wet mops, vacuum cleaners and cleaning carts.

HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY:

Involves an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them. (Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks).

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

Heavy work. Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for medium work.

OTHER

Addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include such other responsibilities, and duties as assigned from time to time, based upon Exempla Healthcare needs or requirements.

If required to perform their job duties, employees may have access to restricted areas, including medication rooms, after notification of personnel responsible in these areas.