Housekeeper / Environmental Services / PRN / Evening

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

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POSITION : Env Svcs Wkr/Housekeeper

Position Summary: The Env Svcs Wkr/Housekeeper position is responsible for cleaning duties to maintain a clean and aseptic environment throughout the hospital. The Env Svcs Wkr/Housekeeper position may be assigned to any one of several positions to include: patient areas cleaner, non-patient areas cleaner, trash technician, special care unit cleaner, and/or others positions as needed. Maintains a professional demeanor in accordance with the service excellence standards while interacting with patients, patient’s families, (including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics) and coworkers.

Job Duties/Responsibilities: This position is responsible for cleaning and servicing areas in building according to the assignments for that area. Assignments include but are not limited to the following: Sweeping, mopping, dusting and disinfecting any and all rooms in the hospital. Participating in project work that may include, but not limited to wall washing, window washing, cleaning light fixtures, cleaning upholstery, changing cubicle curtains and drapes, cleaning vents, scrubbing restrooms, floor stripping, carpet extracting, etc.

Individual must have a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continual basis, accept supervision from a number of persons, and perform tasks despite frequent interruptions. Individual must have the ability to perform tasks with due consideration to patients, staff and visitors to the vicinity. Some initiative involved in determining cleaning to be done. Works under close supervision performing simple, standardized tasks and is responsible for working within the safety policies and procedures as defined by Medi-Dyn and Northwest Texas Healthcare System’s standards. Report any unsafe working conditions or hazards to management immediately.

Immediate and reactive planning is required that may include: consideration for patients, staff and visitors; immediate judgment as to whether a particular task can be performed at a particular time or whether one can return to that task in the immediate future or not; assurance that the adequate amount of supplies and equipment are available to complete the task assigned. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by supervisors.

Benefit Highlights:

• Retention Bonus Program if offered. • Loan Forgiveness Program if offered. • Challenging and rewarding work environment • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program • Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! • Pet Insurance • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

0% - Never, 1-33% - Occasional, 34-66% Frequent, 67-100% Continuous A. Standing/Walking: Continuous. Worker is on his/her feet the majority of the day to perform the essential functions or the job. B. Bending/Stooping (knees extended, standing with kneed flexed while standing/sitting): Frequent. Bending/stooping is required in most job activities, (i.e. washing furniture, sweeping trash into a dust pan, emptying trash, cleaning showers and tubs, etc.) C. Lifting/Handling: Occasional. Workers may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. D. Carrying: Frequent. Workers are responsible for performing a push/pull motion when maneuvering cleaning cart, beds and furniture. This physical demand is also required when mopping. E. Balancing: Occasional. Workers may be required to use ladders to reach high places to clean/disinfect. F. Twisting/Turning: Occasional. Workers may be required to perform twisting/turning motions when moving carts and mopping. G. Crouching/Stooping: Frequent. Workers may be required to crouch/stoop when cleaning/disinfecting. H. Kneeling: Occasional. Kneeling is occasio