Environmental Asst
Olney, MD 
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Posted 23 months ago
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Job Description
  • Job Summary
    • Under supervision, maintains prescribed standards of cleanliness for assigned areas, using germicidal solutions and following prescribed procedures and posted work schedules.
  • Minimum Qualifications
    • Education/Training
      • High School diploma preferred
    • Experience
      • 1 year of experience preferred
      • Experience in medical, hospital or institutional experience preferred.
    • License/Certification/Registration
      • N/A
    • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
      • Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
      • Ability to operate various power and manual equipment (such as floor machines etc.)
  • Primary Duties and Responsibilities
    • Technical/Environmental Duties: Cleans all assigned areas in accordance with standards of cleanliness and highest quality of cleaning excellence.
      • Consistently gathers all trash
      • 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, and moving furniture.
      • Maintains cleaning equipment.
      • Deposits refuse in specified collection areas and/or incinerator.
      • Makes timely rounds and always follows universal precautions.
      • Performs high dusting and low dusting of assigned areas.
      • Uses 7 step cleaning process for all patient areas. This includes vacuuming, washing, sweeping, mopping of restrooms, beds, furniture and open areas.
      • Cleans specialized areas such as isolation and surgical areas to highest standards according to sterilization procedures.
      • Observes safety and infection control precautions in cleaning of assigned areas.
      • Performs discharge cleaning for all patient discharges, following department procedure and policies.
    • Customer Service: Provides services to patients and families as needed.
      • Introduces self to patients and families
      • Checks in with patients before leaving room
      • Answers and responds to patient requests.
      • Greets patients and families 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.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation and research. Our 30,000 associates and 5,400 affiliated physicians work in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest visiting nurse association in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education and professional development of our whole team. MedStar Health offers diverse opportunities for career advancement and personal fulfillment.

 

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Job Summary
Company
MEDSTAR HEALTH
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
1+ years
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