Arnot Health
Building Service Attendant (Housekeeping) - Environmental Services
Arnot Health, Elmira, NY, United States
Description
MAIN FUNCTION:
Performs a variety of cleaning techniques including dusting, mopping, scrubbing and the use of heavy equipment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
** 11. Operates all equipment in a correct, safe manner and cleans equipment after each use.
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be able to read and understand both verbal and written instructions.
EXPERIENCE:
No previous experience necessary.
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS:
No CPR required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Required to be on feet much of time. Reaching, bending, stooping and lifting.
EXPOSURE CATEGORY:
Category II. Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. But employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.
** A.D.A Essential Functions
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MAIN FUNCTION:
Performs a variety of cleaning techniques including dusting, mopping, scrubbing and the use of heavy equipment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Cleans and services Arnot Health areas, moves furniture, equipment and supplies in and around the hospital in an orderly and sanitary manner, i.e.: sweeps, mops, vacuums floors, shampoos carpets, and damp dusts furniture.
- Loads linen and microfiber carts and bins to predetermined par levels and completes deliveries at scheduled times. Completes all functions associated with the linen processes.
- Collects soiled linen and soiled microfiber products from designated areas and delivers to the soiled holding area. Completes all functions associated with the soiled linen processes.
- Must be able to wash walls, ceiling tiles, vents, windows inside and out, and window screens, light fixtures, and other high dusting requiring a ladder. Must be able to take care of garbage and medical waste and follow proper procedure on packing needle containers.
- Completes regular housecleans in an assigned area, using proper procedures. Replenishes supplies as needed.
- Completes isolation cleaning using proper procedure.
- Must be able to clean the Morgue after an autopsy has been performed and the major portion has been cleaned. (General Houseclean).
- Observes safety rules and reports safety and health hazards to supervisor.
** 11. Operates all equipment in a correct, safe manner and cleans equipment after each use.
- Maintains neat and clean work and storage areas.
- Is responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position.
- Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customer's needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain
- It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not to be considered inclusive of all duties which may be assigned.
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be able to read and understand both verbal and written instructions.
EXPERIENCE:
No previous experience necessary.
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS:
No CPR required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Required to be on feet much of time. Reaching, bending, stooping and lifting.
EXPOSURE CATEGORY:
Category II. Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. But employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.
** A.D.A Essential Functions
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