Environmental Services Attendant (GSW III)

The schedule for this position is Saturdays and Sundays, plus an 8-hour weekday shift every other week. The weekday shift is determined during the first week of training. All contractors must have flexibility to work all of the below shifts.

• 1st shift - 7am to 3:30pm
• 2nd shift - 3pm to 11:30pm
• 3rd shift - 11pm to 7:30am

Training hours: 6:55am to 3:30pm for the first three weeks. 4th week's hours will be on the respective shifts. (40-hour work weeks the first four weeks) After that, the schedule is weekend/alternating weekday shift schedule.

Responsible for a variety of tasks in order to maintain required hospital standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and aesthetic appearance. Performs a variety of housekeeping tasks, including but not limited to, cleaning fixtures and fittings, disinfecting horizontal and vertical surfaces, bed sleep surface preparation, and waste and linen removal.

• Arrive prepared to begin working.
• Be in correct designated/approved uniform prior to swiping on duty.
• Responsible for own (personal) record of start time utilizing official Time and Attendance System within the Department.
• Verify assignment with immediate supervisor.
• Ensure availability of all supplies needed for entire shift.
• Check equipment prior to usage to ensure correct and safe operation.
• Attain/maintain all assigned areas to the required level of cleanliness following designated protocol including infection control.
• Clean soft floor surfaces utilizing dry and wet methods, including vacuuming and spot cleaning with a cloth or handheld machine, etc.
• Replenish all assigned supplies as required (toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, lotion soaps, etc.).
• Damp dust/disinfect all environmental surfaces, fixtures, fittings, and vertical and horizontal high and low.
• Clean unit-based equipment (monitor, TVs, patient control panel, cribs, beds, etc.).
• Empty and remove all (types of) waste/linen containers in conjunction with correct protocol(s).
• Clean/reline waste/linen containers in conjunction with correct protocol(s).
• Strip and remove linens from sleep surfaces (beds, cribs, etc.) in accordance with correct protocol(s). Clean sleep surface. Prepare sleep surface with clean linens as per correct protocol(s).
• Follow all notification protocols with regards to cleaning/reporting of all discharges/requests.
• Utilize all manual and electrical equipment including but not limited to vacuum cleaners/buffers/high-speed burnishes, etc., following all safe work practices and agreed protocols.
• Utilize all Hospital Approved cleaning agents (chemicals) as per protocol, always mindful of safe and correct practices and protocols.
• Notify supervisor of specific needs (job-related maintenance requests, unsafe conditions, etc.).
• Move furniture for cleaning purposes to ensure task completion.
• Return furniture, etc. to original location once work is completed.
• Perform other duties/tasks as assigned. Complete the assigned work, schedule, and shift.
• Ensure closet/cart/all used equipment is left in clean and operable condition per Department Policy.
• Sign off duty utilizing official CHOP Time and Attendance System, located within the Department. Utilizing the Time and Attendance System, should be no earlier or later than within 5 minutes of actual shift end (if required, due to work requirements this time may be extended at the request of a supervisor).

Required Education: High School/GED level 3

• Good communication skills.
• Able to safely and effectively operate industrial cleaning equipment.
• Must present professional demeanor and attitude.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public and all hospital personnel.
• Math capability for translating/interpreting/converting chemical ratio and measure effectively.
• Reading capability for following written instruction and posted chemical/biohazardous/radiation warning labels/signage.
• Able to safely and effectively operate industrial waste disposal equipment.
• Must be flexible in schedule depending on assignment.

Reason: New project