Environmental Services Attendant at United Medical Center in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

Job Summary:
To ensure that the Environmental Services Dept. cleans and delivers a quality service, maintains the hospital in a sanitary/attractive/orderly fashion, and helps promote the mission and Behavioral Standards of United Medical Center

Job Responsibilities:
Depending on placement within department, will perform duties of Housekeeper, Janitor.Performs all assigned tasks effectively, in a responsible team environment.Among other duties, performs routine cleaning, vacuuming, waxing, and buffing of departments,restrooms, hallways, stairways, and associated locations.Operates and maintains cleaning equipment, such as: extractors, buffers, auto-scrubbers, and burnishes.Collects office, patient, bio-hazard trash, and soiled linen from receptacles and disposes into designated areas.Completes work assignments in a timely manner.Utilizes appropriate chemicals and supplies according to manufacture direction, policy and procedure.Uses and maintains equipment properly.Assists visitors with directions and maintains patient confidentiality.Reports safety hazards as appropriate.Follows all Infection Control practices, including bio-hazard waste handling, hand washing techniques, and standard or isolated precautions.Maintains a clean and neat cart, station, closet, and equipment storage area.Maintains a quality standard while performing job duties.Works day, evening, night, and weekend shifts as assigned with little or no supervision.Attends staff meetings and in-service training as scheduled.Maintains a good rapport with fellow associates, physicians, and staff