Environmental Services Rep - PT West

Location: Corporate
8100 Greenbriar St
Houston, TX 77054

Job Ref:: 37409
Talent Area:: Support Services
Job Shift:: 2nd - Evening
Job Type:: Part-Time
Posted Date:: Jan. 25, 2023

JOB SUMMARY
At Houston Methodist, the Environmental Services Representative position maintains environmental and infection control standards within established policies and procedures. This position performs a variety of general cleaning tasks in assigned areas to provide a safe and attractive environment for patients, guests, and staff in accordance with department standards.

Requirements:

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.

PEOPLE - 20%

Interacts in a positive, professional manner with patients, family and staff. (EF)
Actively participates in meetings, huddles and with other team members using positive communication. (EF)
Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit to achieve optimal results. (EF)

SERVICE - 30%

Responds promptly and positively to requests for assistance with directions and information from patients, staff and visitors. (EF)
Promptly responds to all assignments to create an environment that is conducive for healing. (EF)
Performs efficient room cleaning processes ensuring timely patient admissions. (EF)

QUALITY/SAFETY - 30%

Follows department process for room cleaning and discharge inspections, as appropriate, with the goal of meeting or exceeding HCAHPS cleanliness scores. (EF)
Achieves discharge, daily room cleaning and assigned area turn-around times, as appropriate. (EF)
During discharge activity, tracks, logs, and notifies appropriate management of safety and repair needs for equipment. (EF)
Follows policies, procedures, and safety rules. Observes standard infection control precautions and complies with OSHA standards. (EF)
Communicates and documents any facility or patient related issues to management, as appropriate. Correct minor safety hazards. (EF)

FINANCE - 10%

Appropriately uses and stores chemicals, paper goods, supplies, and equipment utilized during a shift. (EF)
Manages time effectively and prioritize department daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. (EF)

GROWTH/INNOVATION - 10%

Assumes responsibility for growth and development. Participates in continuing education and in-service programs. (EF)
Contributes ideas towards improving the efficiency and effectiveness of department processes. (EF)

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) preferred

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

One year of experience preferred

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

US Department Of Transportation Hazardous Materials Certification preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Demonstrates the ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department as appropriate
Multi-task oriented, ability to complete work within designated time frames
Ability to accurately and efficiently perform duties with minimal supervision
Demonstrate efficient and safe use of housekeeping equipment and chemicals

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Attire	Yes/No
Uniform	Yes
Scrubs	Yes
Business professional	No
Other (dept approved)	Yes

On-Call*

No (for Non-Exempt or Exempt jobs)

*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Event, etc) regardless of selection above.

Travel**

May require travel within	No
Houston Metropolitan area

May require travel outside	No
of Houston Metropolitan area

**Travel specifications may vary by department.

Please note any other special considerations to this job: Hospital-issued scrubs in OR environment as appropriate

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.

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