p>Tasks that the individual will be responsible for include but not limited to: • Emptying waste baskets • Sweeping • Scrubbing • Waxing or polishing floors using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines • Demonstrate knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools, and techniques in a healthcare environment • Ability to apply this to provide a clean and sterile environment for patients/residents and facility staff • May be responsible for the following locations to clean but not limited to: • Patient/resident rooms • Hallways • Lobbies • Lounges • Restrooms • Corridors • Elevators • Stairways • Locker rooms • Other work areas • Wear the proper protective equipment following the appropriate guidelines • Keep storage equipment and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy • Environmental Services Technicians will have access to pagers and other technology that they will be responsible to use appropriately when needed • Assist in the laundry areas as appropriate • Depending upon location and availability of programs may have access to use of technology applications.
Physical activities include but not limited to: • Considerable use of arms and legs • Moving of whole body such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials • Ability to lift and/or move up to 40-50lbs and push/pull up variable weight limits on flat surfaces or up and down ramps • This position will require the individual to be on their feet for the majority of their shift • May be exposed to certain levels of noise with the equipment in operation • Depending on location of position, work hours will vary depending on patient/resident needs • This may include overtime, call-back, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.