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Houston Methodist · 5 hours ago

Environmental Service Representative PT-Clear Lake

Sugar Land, TX

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Houston Methodist is a leading healthcare organization, and they are seeking an Environmental Service Representative to maintain environmental and infection control standards. This role involves performing general cleaning tasks to ensure a safe and attractive environment for patients, guests, and staff.

Health CareMedical

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Interacts in a positive, professional manner with patients, family and staff

Actively participates in meetings, huddles and with other team members using positive communication

Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit to achieve optimal results

Responds promptly and positively to requests for assistance with directions and information from patients, staff and visitors

Promptly responds to all assignments to create an environment that is conducive for healing

Performs efficient room cleaning processes ensuring timely patient admissions

Follows department process for room cleaning and discharge inspections, as appropriate, with the goal of meeting or exceeding HCAHPS cleanliness scores

Achieves discharge, daily room cleaning and assigned area turn-around times, as appropriate

During discharge activity, tracks, logs, and notifies appropriate management of safety and repair needs for equipment

Follows policies, procedures, and safety rules. Observes standard infection control precautions and complies with OSHA standards

Communicates and documents any facility or patient related issues to management, as appropriate. Correct minor safety hazards

Appropriately uses and stores chemicals, paper goods, supplies, and equipment utilized during a shift

Manages time effectively and prioritize department daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime

Assumes responsibility for growth and development. Participates in continuing education and in-service programs

Contributes ideas towards improving the efficiency and effectiveness of department processes

Qualification

Housekeeping equipment useInfection control standardsCustomer service communicationTime managementMulti-taskingEnglish proficiencyTeam collaboration

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

Preferred

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

One year of experience