Housekeeper at Canyonlands Community Health Care

Page, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Attention To Detail, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Infection Control Practices, Biohazard Waste Handling, Cleaning Protocols, Teamwork, Independence, Physical Ability, High School Diploma, Housekeeping Experience, Confidentiality, Basic Computer Knowledge, Bilingual Skills, Professional Attitude

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Environmental Services Technician We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Environmental Services Technician to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Your commitment to cleanliness and safety will directly contribute to the overall quality of care and infection control within our facility. Key Responsibilities: - Wear gloves at all times when cleaning a room, regardless of contact with blood or body fluids. - Perform daily cleaning of floors, bathrooms, and patient contact areas to ensure a hygienic environment. - Clean blood spills using approved disinfectants and disposable cloths or rags, ensuring proper disposal of contaminated materials in laundry bags. - Use gowns, masks, and gloves when working with biohazardous materials or infectious diseases to prevent contamination. - Change mop water and clean mops after completing cleaning in each room to prevent cross-contamination. - Follow instructions provided for cleaning rooms after patient use, ensuring thorough sanitation. - Properly dispose of biohazard waste in designated red bags, adhering to safety protocols and regulations. - Maintain awareness of infection control procedures and report any safety concerns or hazards. Skills and Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent. - Previous experience in environmental services, housekeeping, or healthcare sanitation preferred. - Knowledge of infection control practices and biohazard waste handling. - Ability to follow detailed cleaning protocols and safety procedures. - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Good communication skills and a professional attitude. - Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks, including standing, bending, and lifting. Join our team and contribute to a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. We value our staff’s dedication and offer opportunities for growth and development within our organization. If you are committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, we encourage you to apply. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Ability to perform each essential function duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Basic computer knowledge. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times in all situations and follow the laws and intent of the most current HIPAA laws and regulations and Canyonlands’ security and privacy policies. Ability to read, write and speak English. Preferred Qualifications: Prior housekeeping experience. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish/Navajo) language skills. Appearance Standards: This position shall follow the appearance standards as outlined in Canyonlands’ Personnel Policy “Personal Appearance”. Physical Requirements: Not applicable: Activity does not apply to this position Occasionally: Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 hrs per day) Frequently: Position requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5-5.5 hrs) Constantly: Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs +) Stand - Constantly Vision - near - Constantly Vision – w/assistance - Constantly Walk - Constantly Sit - Not applicable Handling - Constantly Reach outward - Frequently Reach above shoulder - Frequently Climb - Occasionally Crawl - Occasionally Squat/kneel - Frequently Bend - Frequently Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less - Frequently 11-20 lbs - Frequently 21-50 lbs - Occasionally 51-100 lbs - Not applicable Over 100 lbs - Not applicable Push/Pull 12 lbs or less - Occasionally 13-25 lbs - Occasionally 26-40 lbs - Occasionally 41-100 lbs - Not applicable OSHA CATEGORY CLASSIFICATION: I understand that the duties that are required of me place me in a Category I. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The employee may experience exposure to dust, pollens, pollutants, fumes, and communicable diseases as related to the health care environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel is required. It is anticipated that travel will be: 0% – 10% Canyonlands requires all staff to be vaccinated for Flu, Hep B, MMR, Tdap, Covid-19, and Varicella. New employees must be screened for Tuberculosis.

Responsibilities

The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This includes daily cleaning tasks, proper disposal of biohazard waste, and adherence to infection control procedures.