About this opportunity
Pennsylvania Medicine lists this Housekeeping Aide opportunity in doylestown, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Housekeeping StaffPenn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?To perform all Housekeeping and Housekeeping related duties necessary to provide a safe, clean, and aesthetic environment for customers, visitors, and associates of Doylestown Hospital.Follows the 7-step cleaning process for all assigned areas. Cleans/disinfects items/surfaces including but not limited to beds, bedside cabinets, overbed tables, chairs, doors, walls, glass, sinks, toilets, showers, drapes, curtains, ledges, vents, lights, office, furniture, wall hangings, telephones, wheelchairs, litters, floors, and accessories.Area/items to be free from dust, debris, marks, stains, and other soil as verified through written or informal Q.A. checks by supervisor. Restocks all supplies, chemicals, and cart. Report all cleaned discharge units via the Bedtracking System.Removes trash and replaces trash liner. Segregates waste according to appropriate waste stream process & transports to designated holding area. Cans should not be overflowing prior to emptying.Assists patients, visitors, Hospital staff, and other guests to provide information or services and resolve questions. Always handles patients, guests, visitors, hospital staff, and other work contacts with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy. Always cooperates with and assists co-workers and supervisors according to established channels and lines of authority at all times.Identifies and reports broken or faulty equipment, safety hazards and patient safety risks. Always reports all items in need or repair to supervisor as needed. Takes corrective action. Adopts and practices safe work habits & acts within security guidelines. Reports unsafe acts & patient safety risks.Actively participates in Departmental meetings, in-services, required training, competency assessment, and takes action to improve performance. Attends all monthly departmental meetings as indicated in meeting minutes or by attendance records. Completes required in-service trainings and competency assessments within required time frame. Actively works to improve performance thru demonstrated training and competency assessments. Seeks opportunities for additional training to improve performance and develop technical skills.Follows Infection Prevention guidelines to minimize the risk of cross contamination and reduce the spread of Infection. Demonstrates adherence to Hand Hygiene policy. Consistently follows guidelines for Isolated Patient Room cleaning. Follows Standard Precautions.We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work.We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
Worksite address
doylestown, PA, 18901, US
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