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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Job Description
Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) is a renowned healthcare organization committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research. Known for its state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge medical technologies, and a strong focus on compassionate healthcare, YNHHS serves diverse patient populations throughout Connecticut and beyond. The system encompasses multiple hospitals, outpatient centers, and specialized medical programs, all unified by a mission to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve. YNHHS emphasizes core values such as integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion, which guide the actions and decisions of every team member. As an equal opportunity employer, YNHHS... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or GED preferred
- six months of customer service related work experience required
- successful completion of training program provided by Environmental Services Department
- ability to read, write, and perform basic math
- excellent customer service and communication skills
- ability to work independently and as part of a team
- physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds, bend frequently, push and pull carts, and stand throughout shift
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or GED preferred
- six months demonstrated customer service related work experience required
- successful completion of Environmental Services training program
- excellent customer service skills
- strong communication skills
- ability to read, write, and perform basic math
- able to work independently
- able to perform as part of patient care team
Job Duties
- follows department procedures to ensure a safe environment
- sets up equipment and readies supplies for use
- corrects observed discrepancies immediately
- completes required housekeeping assignments as scheduled and according to procedure
- reports all uncompleted assignments to supervisor prior to end of shift
- reports discrepancies to service response center or supervisor
- ensures chemical containers are properly labeled and contain correct solution
- returns all mops, rags, and dusters at end of shift
- maintains a clean and orderly porter closet
- performs housekeeping tasks to ensure sanitary condition of all areas
- keeps ceiling and wall vents free of dust
- 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 all trash receptacles are cleaned regularly
- cleans mattresses and bed frames on discharge
- cleans all equipment in room and readies room for next admission
- maintains floors in acceptable condition by dust mopping, damp mopping, or vacuuming
- inspects own work to ensure proper completion
- performs unit-specific tasks
- performs various trash removal duties
- collects recycling waste and transports to storage
- assists in breaking down cardboard boxes
- removes medical waste and sharps containers and transports to holding room
- ensures confidential paper containers are locked after removal
- follows proper protocol for safe handling and disposal of contaminated items
- handles and disposes of medical waste and sharps
- ensures trash and linen chute doors are closed and latched after each use
- ties trash and linen bags and disposes in appropriate chutes
- responds immediately to spill clean-up calls
- properly disposes materials used for spill clean-up
- relines linen hampers and trash cans
- 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 in IVR
- reads, writes, and performs basic math
- participates as member of patient care team
- accountable for following all policies and procedures and timely completion of duties
- operates cleaning equipment and lifts up to 40 pounds
- consistent use of proper body mechanics
- performs pushing, pulling, bending, and standing duties continuously
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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