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Job Description
Environmental Floor Care Tech Children's Health - 3.9 Plano, TX Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Caregiver leave Health insurance Adoption assistance Parental leave Qualifications Patient room cleaning HIPAA compliance HIPAA Patient safety measures implementation Housekeeping assistance Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise High school diploma or GED Healthcare privacy protection Equipment maintenance Carpet extractors Biohazard disposal procedures Safety standard operating procedures Entry level Medical waste disposal Mobile devices Healthcare facilities housekeeping
Full Job Description Job Title & Specialty Area:
Housekeeping Floor Tech Department:
EVS Location:
Plano Shift:
All shifts
Job Type:
(On-Site, position starts as a temp hire) Why Children's Health? At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
Summary:
Responsible for executing the daily duties required to establish and maintain a safe, hygienic and aesthetically pleasing care environment. Provide corrective cleansing action for rooms and public areas while engaged in contact with staff, visitors, patients and patient's families as needed. Contact may include physical, psychological, educational and safety related and should be appropriate to the specific demographics of patients served in assigned service areas. Responsible for timely cleaning of rooms, floors in corridors and other assigned areas to meet established cleanliness and infection control standards. EVS Floor Tech is to ensure cleansing standards are according to the Association for Health Care Environment (AHE) publication Practice Guidance for Health Care Environmental Cleaning policies as the EVS Tech 1 is an essential contributor to cleaning, disinfection, infection prevention and patient experience. This role will initially be filled as a temporary position. Based on demonstrated performance and accountability, the employee may be eligible for conversion to a Children's Health position.
Responsibilities:
Performs all types of floor care and maintenance throughout the facility, including hard surfaces and carpeting. Complete special cleaning projects such as carpet cleaning / shampooing, carpet extraction, floor finish removal and application, wall washing and other similar duties such as cleaning stairwell and elevators and hanging of curtains. Adhere to all organizational safety, risk management and infection control standards while promoting a culture of safety. Inspect equipment used and clean and maintain to ensure proper functioning; have repairs made as needed. Operates all equipment with care and according to facility and manufacturers safety standards and procedures. Remove waste and transport to appropriate disposal area while identifying proper waste stream (i.e. regulated medical, recycle, solid, and hazardous). Follow all infection prevention practices (i.e. proper cleaning process, hand hygiene, standard and isolation precautions where and if required and proper use of personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Recognizes and adheres to patient privacy requirements (HIPAA).
WORK EXPERIENCE
At least 1-year previous housekeeping experience and able to demonstrate effective use of computers and/or movable devices for job performance activities preferred
EDUCATION
High school diploma or GED preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATTIONS
The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE): Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) or Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician (CSCT) preferred A Place Where You Belong We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute. Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care for
You:
Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years. 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks) Caregiver Leave Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.
