Patient Area Cleaner -Environmental Services - Apopka - Part Time - Full-time / Part-time

Patient Area Cleaner -- Environmental Services -- Apopka -- Part Time

Florida Hospital seeks to hire a housekeeper who will embrace our mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ.

Florida Hospital Apopka Facility Profile:

Florida Hospital Apopka is just 12 miles northwest of Orlando, with a small, yet advanced, 50-bed campus. Florida Hospital Apopka offers employees a flexible and supportive environment that allows for hands-on experience as part of a closely connected staff that feels more like family. The size of our facility promotes a welcoming environment, where you can get to know your peers, the support staff, and our leadership team.

Environmental Services:

The environmental services department is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of our patient rooms and ancillary areas such as offices, public areas and other hospital departments. Our team follows a ten step cleaning and patient experience process to excel with patient and client engagement.

Work Hours/Shift:

This is a part-time, 48 hour per pay period, benefit eligible position. Schedule is as follows: between 2:00pm-6:30am to include every weekend.

Job Summary:

The Patient /Area Cleaner performs daily cleaning using the 10 steps and patient experience process of patient rooms, ancillary areas, restrooms, offices, public areas and corridor. Provides supplies to mentioned areas as appropriate. Maintains areas of responsibility to the high standards set by the department, its member and Florida Hospital. The Patient/Area Cleaner's job duties may include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area. Also, will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of bio-hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment. Adhere to all policies and procedures set by Florida Hospital and the department. Actively participate in outstanding customer service and accept responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED :

Ability to read, to write, to communicate and understand instructions given in English.

Knowledge of environmental services equipment and chemicals used by the department.

Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities:

Demonstrate through behavior Florida Hospital's core values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship, and Teamwork as outlined in the organization's Performance Excellence Program booklet.

Performs cleaning function using the 10 steps process in all assigned areas.

Performs patient experience function while interacting with patients, visitors and staff.

Adjusts to staff shortages and covering other assigned areas.

Maintains high standards set by department team members and Florida Hospital.

Monitors and report any equipment issues or shortages.

Assesses areas of assignment and make any suggestion for improvement to supervisor.

Properly utilizes personal protective equipment in all aspects of job performance.

Documents daily assignments completed.

Utilizes "Team Throughput/Cerner Bed Management" system to maintain productive flow of beds and patients. Call in and out as required.

Accesses the medication room for cleaning purposes only. (Will be properly oriented on med room procedures.)

Interacts with patients/customers in an appropriate manner in relation to age based competencies.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or director.

If you want to be a part of a team that is dedicated to delivering the highest quality in environmental services, we invite you to explore our housekeeper opportunity and apply online today.

Key words: environmental services, janitorial, cleaning, housekeeping