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Company: MedStar Medical Group
Location: Olney, MD
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Not specified

Description

Under supervision, maintains prescribed standards of cleanliness for assigned areas, using germicidal solutions and following prescribed procedures and posted work schedules.
Education

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred
Experience
  • 1-2 years Experience required in housekeeping required
  • 1-2 years Experience in floor care/projects preferred
  • Experience in medical, hospital or institutional experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
  • Ability to operate various power and manual equipment (such as burnisher, scrubber, etc.)
  • Technical/Environmental Duties: Cleans all assigned areas in accordance with standards of cleanliness and highest quality of cleaning excellence. Polishes assigned floor surface areas by operating electric washing, scrubbing, stripping, waxing, and polishing equipment, making manual adjustments to attain optimal results. Performs other duties as required, such as cleaning light fixtures, wall vents, furniture, walls, conference room set-ups, and moving furniture. Completes carpet care such as spot cleaning, vacuuming and scrubbing. Maintains cleaning equipment and assist in repair troubleshooting as needed. Empty trash and hazardous waste. Deposits refuse in specified collection areas, following waste procedures. Makes timely rounds and always follows universal precautions. Assists with spill chemical and other hazardous waste clean-up according to policy. Uses 7 step cleaning process for all patient areas. This includes vacuuming, dusting, washing, sweeping, mopping of restrooms, beds, furniture, equipment and open areas. Cleans specialized areas such as isolation and surgical areas to highest standards according to procedures. Observes safety and infection control precautions in cleaning of assigned areas. Performs discharge cleaning for all patient discharges, following department procedure and policies as needed
  • Customer Service: Provides services to patients, staff, and families as needed. Introduces self to patients and visitors Checks in with patients before leaving room Answers and responds to patient, visitor, and staff requests. Greets patients and visitors arriving on the unit. Approach, greet and offer assistance and direction to patients, family members, physicians and others who may need help in finding their way.
  • Development: Participates with supervisors in identifying learning needs. When learning needs are identified, participates in training and development activities. Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department. Meets all mandatory obligations.
  • Organizational knowledge: Works effectively within and between departments. Participates in departmental projects Participates in interdepartmental activities when asked. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff, supervisors, and managers both inside and outside the unit. Communicates with supervisor need for repair of any equipment.

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