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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
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
Life insurance
Job Description
Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) is one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare organizations in the United States, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, advancing innovative medical treatments, and supporting the well-being of communities through integrated and compassionate services. Founded on the principles of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion, YNHHS strives to create an environment where all employees share a common vision and mission that guide daily responsibilities and professional conduct. The system encompasses a network of hospitals, outpatient facilities, and specialized health programs that collectively work toward improving patient outcomes and enhancing the quality of... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Six months of customer service related work experience
- Successful completion of Environmental Services Department training
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic math
- Ability to work independently and as part of a patient care team
- Physical ability to lift 30 to 40 pounds repeatedly
- Ability to bend, push, pull, and stand throughout shift
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Six months demonstrated customer service work experience required
- Successful completion of Environmental Services Department training program
- Competence in all assigned duties
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic math
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Detail-oriented with strong coordination skills
- Ability to operate cleaning equipment safely
Job Duties
- Follow department procedures to ensure a safe environment
- Set up equipment and prepare necessary supplies
- Correct observed discrepancies immediately
- Complete scheduled housekeeping assignments according to procedure
- Report uncompleted assignments and discrepancies to supervisor
- Ensure chemical containers are properly labeled and solutions correct
- Return all cleaning tools at shift end
- Maintain clean and orderly storage areas
- Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain sanitary conditions
- Keep vents free of dust and clean furniture, doors, walls and surfaces
- Clean interior windows
- Maintain bathrooms and refill dispensers daily
- Collect and properly dispose of sharps containers
- Clean trash receptacles regularly
- Clean mattresses, bed frames, and equipment on patient discharge
- Maintain floors by dust mopping, damp mopping, or vacuuming
- Inspect own work for quality
- Perform unit-specific cleaning tasks
- Collect recycling waste from storage areas and transport to designated locations
- Assist in breaking down cardboard boxes
- Remove and transport medical waste containers
- Lock confidential document containers after removal
- Follow protocols for safe handling and disposal of contaminated items
- Handle medical waste and sharps with precautions
- Ensure trash and linen chute doors are closed and latched
- Tie trash and linen bags properly
- Respond immediately to spill clean-ups and safety issues
- Dispose of spill materials properly
- Relining linen hampers and trash cans
- Maintain bed management system for room availability
- Achieve patient room turnaround within standard time
- Anticipate patient discharges for scheduling
- Maintain accurate bed availability data in IVR
- Demonstrate ability to read, write, and perform basic math
- Participate actively as a member of the patient care team
- Exercise accountability for completing duties accurately and timely
- Operate cleaning equipment and lift up to 40 pounds
- Use proper body mechanics consistently
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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