Responsibilities:Â
- Conducts general training for new employees in floor care, wall washing, carpet cleaning, and special procedures.
- Cleans patient rooms and other assigned areas daily, including collecting and removing trash, changing bed linens and sanitizing all surfaces.
- Follows policies and procedures on patient isolation.
- Stocks paper items and other supplies in patient rooms as necessary or designated.
- Maintains cart and equipment in clean, working condition and stores in appropriate storage area when finished with shift.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- High school diploma or GED.
Certifications:
- None required.
Complexity of Work:
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Work Experience:
- A minimum of one year experience in Environmental Services preferred with strong customer service skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others in coordinating multiple tasks.
- Some leadership or experience providing work direction helpful.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
- Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time
- Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
- Ability to move/transport items weighing up to 25 pounds (lbs.)
- Ability to move/transport equipment weighing up to 25 pounds (lbs.)
- Ability to move/transport animals weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)
- Ability to inspect equipment
- Ability to clean, operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning products
- May come into contact with communicable diseases and/or body fluids
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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