Housekeeper ll - NMCP Portsmouth, VA

Description

Who We Are:

PCSI is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with disabilities through employment, advocacy, and partnerships. We vet, prepare, lead, and sustain a skilled workforce providing top-tier services nationwide at job sites. Our areas of expertise are wide and diverse; total facilities maintenance, hospital environmental services, custodial and grounds, disability awareness training, job coaching, and job placement are just a few. We integrate people with disabilities and veterans into meaningful jobs with competitive wages and benefits. Serving people of all abilities in their life's journey is at the heart of what we do.

What You'll Do as Housekeeper ll:

• Cleans and supplies patient rooms, wards, nursing stations, lounges, lavatories, bathrooms, offices, Red Line Areas, and any other areas as assigned.

• Maintains a high level of productivity while working safely and dependably.

• Uses cleaning devices such as mops, ringers, dusters, household-type vacuum cleaners, and other tools, chemicals, and supplies necessary to perform job duties.

• Performs cleaning tasks in critical care/dedicated areas as assigned. These include the labor and delivery, ICU, surgical and emergency departments, and other areas that require dedicated staffing.

• Uses department-specified equipment, tools, and supplies to provide the level of cleanliness as specified in AORN standards in areas behind the Red Line and other areas as appropriate.

• Performs specific cleaning tasks, including disinfecting horizontal/vertical surfaces; removing trash and linen; disinfecting furniture and equipment; cleaning and polishing metal and porcelain bathroom fixtures and glass; dry mopping and disinfecting floors of rooms, suites, and offices; disinfecting walls, ceilings, surgical lights; replenishing room supplies; making beds and sorting and distributing linen. Inspects and documents work, excluding one's work, per contractual requirements, and corrects deficiencies.

• Maintains assigned equipment for cleanliness and reports needed repairs to equipment, furniture, building, and fixtures.

• In case of fire or other emergency, assist in escorting ambulatory patients to exits.

• In case of community disaster, assist nurses in making extra beds and perform other duties as assigned.

• Adhere to company rules, technical procedures, and safety policies as may be communicated to employees verbally or in writing.

Works effectively with other team members. Continually improves and develops skills and knowledge.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

• High school diploma or GED

• Demonstrated ability to read and understand service requests, container labels, product information, and cleaning chemicals and other materials directions.

• Working knowledge of cleaning methods, chemicals, and equipment; working knowledge of safety practices as related to work.

• One or two years of public sector (school, hospital, etc.) related experience preferred.

• Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician (C.H.E.S.T.) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, and reach.

• Use of hands and fingers to handle or feel. Ability to reach with hands and arms.

• Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds.

• Demonstrated ability to read and understand service requests, container labels, product information, cleaning chemicals and other materials directions.

• Working knowledge of cleaning methods, chemicals, and equipment.

• Working knowledge of safety practices as related to the work.

• Ability to follow directions, work rules and procedures, accept constructive criticism, and interact harmoniously with coworkers, hospital staff, and visitors.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to pass criminal, drug, and driving screening.

• Ability to be exposed to various dirt, debris, and odors. Subject to hazards associated with working in a healthcare environment that may cause personal harm, diseases, cuts, bruises, burns, common colds, influenza, dust, odors, and elevated noise levels.

• Ability to work any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays.

• Possess a valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record.

• If required, the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and base access to the assigned site(s).

Equal Opportunity Employment

PCSI is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All Veterans and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)