EHS Assistant; Housekeeping Part-time

Overview

Job Summary EHS Assistant is responsible for performing thorough 10-step cleaning and servicing of assigned areas of the Hospital in an orderly, systematic fashion using pre-approved products, tools and procedures. Incumbent must perform tasks efficiently with cheerfulness and respect for patients, visitors and staff with a focus on patient/customer satisfaction. Tasks include but are not limited to patient rooms, patient care areas, departments, offices, ancillary areas such as nursing stations, utility rooms, kitchens, work rooms, dictation areas, lounges, workrooms and public areas such as waiting rooms, lobbies, restrooms, elevators, and corridors.

• Perform thorough 10-step cleaning and servicing of assigned areas using approved products, tools and procedures.
• Work in patient rooms, patient care areas, departments, offices, nursing stations, utility rooms, kitchens, work rooms, dictation areas, lounges, public areas, restrooms, elevators and corridors.
• Support the Frederick Health mission and comply with FH compliance program and regulatory requirements.

• Ability to report for assigned shift on time and complete tasks after training; consistently complete full shift.
• Demonstrate skills and knowledge in 10-step cleaning process across areas of assignment; attention to detail.
• Perform related services such as bed moves, cleaning of IV poles and pumps, cleaning of portable potties, stocking supplies, etc.
• Respond rapidly and with urgency to emergencies, stat cleanings, spills, and special needs.
• Maintain excellent verbal and written communication with employees, patients, families, visitors and customers.
• Read, write and communicate in English.

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• One to two years of experience in housekeeping or service work, preferably in a healthcare facility.

Medium-Heavy Work – Lifting up to 75 pounds infrequently, carrying up to 35 pounds while walking. Pushing or pulling up to 115 pounds infrequently or greater than 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).

• Repetition:
  Repeating motions; risk depends on frequency, speed, force and muscles involved.
• Forceful Exertion:
  Moving patients or maintaining control of equipment or tools; risk depends on weight and posture.
• Awkward Posture:
  Reaching, twisting, bending, kneeling, etc.
• Contact Stress:
  Pressing body against sharp edges; risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

Tasks are physical in nature; must stand for an 8-hour shift. May work with acidic, alkaline, and solvent chemicals using proper procedures and PPE.

• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk:
  Category A – WILL have exposure to blood or body fluids.

Reports directly to an EHS Shift Supervisor. May report to the EHS Lead Assistant in their absence. Receives oversight and guidance from EHS Lead Assistant, EHS Shift Supervisor, EHS Operations Manager, and/or EHS Director.

Frederick Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance (effective after 30 days for eligible employees working at least 20 hours/week), life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, Paid Time Off, 403B with employer match, financial planning, educational assistance, and an employer-paid Employee Assistance Program. Pay is based on experience, skills and education; part-time pay may be pro-rated.

Hourly range: $16.39-$19.54.

Environment:
Environmental Health Services
• Position:
Part-time
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Schedule:

40 hours bi-weekly
• Days
• E/O Weekend and Rotating Holidays