Housekeeping/EVS Worker-KHC-Laveen

Position Summary: Keeps assigned premises in clean, safe and orderly condition by performing the following duties personally. Responsible for ensuring that all critical tasks are fulfilled on a timely basis.

Critical Tasks:

• Cleans restrooms, patient areas, customer areas, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, office areas and/or medical work areas, and ensures that all appropriate supplies are available for use by employees and visitors.
• Cleans any unexpected spills and dangerous materials on a prompt and thorough basis while remaining fully compliant with all regulatory standards and bio-hazardous material procedures.
• Disinfects all possibly infected components such as door handles, chair arms, bathroom fixtures, grab bars, seats and tables, among other items.
• Removes bio-hazardous waste and materials from exam rooms in full compliance with all documented procedures and regulatory standards.
• Cleans exam rooms and other patient care areas to ensure complete removal of all contagions according to documented procedures while utilizing only materials required for such purposes.
• Cleans and polishes lighting fixtures, marble surfaces, and trim.
• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floor.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies.
• Polishes metalwork.
• Properly marks and posts all current working areas for safety and cleanliness purposes.
• Restocks respiratory and eye wash stations with all required supplies.
• Washes walls, ceiling, and woodwork.
• Washes windows, door panels, and sills.
• Properly calculates materials needed so that supply waste is minimized.
• Empties wastebaskets, other containers, and transports trash and waste to proper disposal areas.
• Takes all steps necessary to ensure pleasant experiences by patients.
• Properly handles and collects all work materials used.
• Proceeds with all work activities in a manner that does not endanger others, slow response to patients, or block entry or exit to/from facilities.
• Demonstrates ability to regularly change priorities to accomplish all tasks despite frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrates ability to clearly communicate, both orally and in writing, while performing all essential functions.
• Performs other special projects and duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Six months of housekeeping, cleaner or janitorial experience.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse cultures and specifically the Gila River Community and/or other Native American cultures.
• Prior medical environment work experience is preferred.
• Employment at the Caring House requires: AZ Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card.