Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee wellness program
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Job Description
Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) is a prominent healthcare organization committed to delivering exceptional patient care guided by core values such as integrity, patient-centeredness, respect, accountability, and compassion. Recognizing the importance of creating a hygienic and safe environment, YNHHS employs dedicated professionals who not only share in its mission and vision but also contribute actively to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness across its facilities. As part of this commitment, every employee is expected to embody these values in their daily responsibilities and interactions. The organization is known for its comprehensive approach to healthcare services, integrating advanced medical technologies... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- six months demonstrated customer service related work experience required
- must successfully complete a training program provided by the Environmental Services Department and achieve competence in all duties
- excellent customer service and communication skills
- ability to read, write and perform basic math
- ability to work independently
- able to perform as part of the patient care team
- must be able to repeatedly lift 30-40 pounds, bend frequently, push and pull work carts, and stand throughout the shift
- consistent use of proper body mechanics
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- six months demonstrated customer service related work experience required
- successfully complete a training program provided by the Environmental Services Department and achieve competence in all duties
- excellent customer service and communication skills
- ability to read, write and perform basic math
- ability to work independently
- able to perform as part of the patient care team
Job Duties
- Follows department procedures to ensure a safe environment
- sets up equipment and ready for use with necessary supplies
- corrects observed discrepancies immediately such as spills on the floor, trash or linen overflowing
- completes required housekeeping assignments as scheduled and according to procedure
- reports all uncompleted assignments to supervisor prior to end of shift
- reports all discrepancies such as stained curtains, broken fixtures, holes in walls, graffiti to service response center or supervisor
- ensures that all chemical containers are properly labeled and contain correct solution
- returns all mops, rags, dusters at the end of the shift
- maintains a clean and orderly porter closet
- performs housekeeping tasks to ensure the sanitary condition of all areas
- keeps ceiling and wall vents free of dust through high dusting
- cleans furniture, doors, walls and horizontal surfaces
- keeps all interior windows clear of smudges and tape marks
- maintains bathrooms in acceptable condition by properly cleaning all fixtures, walls, floors, sinks, and commodes
- checks all dispensers daily and refills as needed
- collects sharps containers when full, disposes properly and replaces with new liner
- ensures that all trash receptacles are cleaned regularly
- on discharge, cleans mattresses and bed frames of dust, blood, food, and body secretions then remakes beds with clean linen
- cleans all equipment in room on discharge, removes as necessary, and readies room for next admission
- maintains floors in acceptable condition by proper dust mopping, damp mopping, or vacuuming with no build-up in corners
- inspects own work to ensure it is properly completed
- performs unit-specific tasks
- performs various trash removal duties to provide a clean and sanitary environment
- collects recycling waste including cardboard, fiber, bottles, cans, plastic, confidential documents from all storage areas and transports to storage facilities
- assists in breaking down cardboard boxes
- removes medical waste containers and sharps containers from storage areas on units and transports to medical waste holding room
- ensures all confidential paper containers are locked after removal of documents
- follows proper protocol to ensure safe handling and disposal of contaminated items
- handles and disposes medical waste and sharps observing all required precautions
- ensures that all trash and linen chute doors are closed and latched after each use
- ties all trash and linen bags and puts them in appropriate chutes
- responds immediately to calls for spill clean-up or other safety related issues
- disposes all materials used for spill clean-ups properly
- relines linen hampers and trash cans with appropriate bags
- maintains bed management system for room availability
- works to achieve patient room turnaround within standard time
- anticipates discharges to plan work schedule
- maintains bed management availability data accurate in IVR
- demonstrates ability to read, write and perform basic math
- participates as member of patient care team
- follows all departmental and hospital policies and procedures
- completes assigned duties timely and accurately
- practices proper body mechanics
- lifts up to 40 pounds as required
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