·Promote and enhance the safety of patients, families, and staff.
·Ensures odor control; dusts furniture and other surfaces; cleans windows and window seals.
·Empty and wash trash, linen and bio waste receptacles; ensuring containers are cleaned and re-lined.
·Clean bathtubs, showers, sinks, toilets, mirrors, drinking fountains, and similar equipment.
·Replenish all soap, hand sanitizer, lotion, paper towel and toilet tissue dispensers in all areas as assigned as necessary.
·Polish metal/chrome; clean beds, including entire mattress (discharge cleaning).
·Inspect vents, horizontal and vertical surfaces as listed on work schedule such as: door handles, light switches, telephones, over bed tables, etc., sweeping and mopping floors.
·Keep equipment and supplies clean, organized and in good condition.
·Attend daily staff huddles.
·Utilize scripting to ensure consistent excellent customer service.
·Use tent cards and other best practices as directed by department leadership.
·Provide a timely response to the cleaning of all patient discharge rooms and STAT requests, ER exam room cleaning, OR/L&D/C-Section room cleaning, as well as all other requested cleaning needs.
·Comply with HIPAA guidelines, ensuring all patient and employee information is kept confidential at all times.
·Handle and package all waste, including pharmaceutical, hazardous, and regulated medical waste, in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
·Report any problems with equipment or supplies to immediate supervisor.
·Report all maintenance/repair needs to supervisor.
·Respond to all Meditech/Bed Management (BMAC) alerts and follow proper bed management system procedures for logging beds when completing discharges.
·Mandatory 100% compliance with hand washing expectations, training and education requirements. (including but not limited to Healthstream and Annual Competencies).
·Assist co-worker when the needs arises and you are available, creating a team environment.
·Attend all department meetings and other mandatory events.
·Adhere to all departmental and hospital policies.
·Report any staff and/or non-compliance issues to supervisor.
·Wear uniform properly (free of tears, wrinkles, etc.) Present a well-groomed appearance.
·Perform other duties as assigned.