Environmental Services - Housekeeping - PRN - Evening - Full-time / Part-time

Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. From the beginning, we've recognized the unique needs of each of our patients. It's a process that we continue to improve on, creating ways to better serve the community when they need us the most. Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, bone marrow transplant, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. Methodist Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission in stroke care and is designated as an accredited Chest Pain Center. We deeply value our staff and our patients. As the flagship hospital of the Medical Center and of the Methodist Healthcare system of hospitals, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community in being ranked No. 1 in the Express - News Reader's Choice Awards from 2009-2013. We also enjoy being the most preferred hospital in San Antonio, as consistently reported by the Consumer Research Corporation.

The Environmental Services Associate I is responsible for the general cleanliness of the following areas in the Medical Facilities: patient care areas, administrative areas, ancillary support areas, rest rooms, and all other areas requiring Environmental Services support. The routine work of this employee, depending upon area of assignment, consists of sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and surface cleaning. Surface cleaning includes: all floors, walls, ceilings, sinks, mirrors, showers, commodes, windows, and other glass areas. The Environmental Services Associate I may need to move furniture and other heavy equipment.
Essential Job Functions:

Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas using prescribed methods.

Prepares the ES carts for assigned area.

Removes soiled linens and changes beds with clean linens.

Assists in cleaning of emergency spills observed or upon request.

Applies proper infection control practices and isolation techniques.

EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:

• Must read, speak, and understand the English language.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• None

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior cleaning experience in an institution.(preferred)