Housekeeper II, Per Diem

Sutter Health•Castro Valley, CA

1d•$31 - $35

About The Position

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: EMC - Eden Medical Center Position Overview: Maintains a clean, attractive and safe environment in assigned areas by performing a variety of appropriate cleaning, transport, equipment handling, room set-up, trash removal, and linen handling duties. Performs a variety of general cleaning tasks to maintain patient rooms, offices, hallways and other assigned areas of the facility. Distributes supplies to departments as needed and maintains stock levels. Gains confidence and cooperation from peers and supervisors through effective communication and competent job performance. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure sanitization and safety while delivering optimal performance. Job Description: These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES: ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES • Performs basic cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and procedures. • Prevents the possible spread of infection by thoroughly sanitizing public areas and private rooms in clinical and non-clinical environments. • Maintains an organized work environment, including the housekeeping cart, closet and storeroom by properly storing cleaning supplies and chemicals. • Removes, transports and disposes of regular, biohazard, sharps, chemotherapy, and other waste products within and throughout the healthcare environment safely and according to established procedures. • Ensures that routine and priority tasks are completed within established departmental time frames. CLERICAL • May perform clerical tasks such as retrieving, entering and revising patient electronic health records • Prepares and completes accurate, job-related documentation including recording all spills, chemical and otherwise, maintaining inventory, and completing incident reports in medical and departmental records as required. SAFETY • Maintains a clean, neat, and safe working environment, including cleaning and disinfecting equipment after use. • Inspects equipment accordingly for proper working order, reporting any insufficiencies to the supervisor. • Follows department safety and sanitation standards including proper use of chemicals and personal protective equipment. COMPLIANCE • Performs job responsibilities in compliance with department standards, policies, and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulatory agencies to deliver the highest level of service. • Follows department safety and sanitation standards including proper use of chemicals and personal protective equipment. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.

Requirements

HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Knowledge of maintaining a sterile environment including proper cleaning procedures and various equipment.
Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Possess written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other hospital personnel.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Ability to operate of basic environmental service equipment including mechanical floor cleaners, buffers, vacuums, washers, dryers and more.
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options
Build collaborates relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

Performs basic cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and procedures.
Prevents the possible spread of infection by thoroughly sanitizing public areas and private rooms in clinical and non-clinical environments.
Maintains an organized work environment, including the housekeeping cart, closet and storeroom by properly storing cleaning supplies and chemicals.
Removes, transports and disposes of regular, biohazard, sharps, chemotherapy, and other waste products within and throughout the healthcare environment safely and according to established procedures.
Ensures that routine and priority tasks are completed within established departmental time frames.
May perform clerical tasks such as retrieving, entering and revising patient electronic health records
Prepares and completes accurate, job-related documentation including recording all spills, chemical and otherwise, maintaining inventory, and completing incident reports in medical and departmental records as required.
Maintains a clean, neat, and safe working environment, including cleaning and disinfecting equipment after use.
Inspects equipment accordingly for proper working order, reporting any insufficiencies to the supervisor.
Follows department safety and sanitation standards including proper use of chemicals and personal protective equipment.
Performs job responsibilities in compliance with department standards, policies, and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulatory agencies to deliver the highest level of service.
Follows department safety and sanitation standards including proper use of chemicals and personal protective equipment.