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Health Care District of Palm Beach County · 2 months ago

Environmental Services Tech-Part Time - 4pm-9pm

Boca Raton, FL

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

The Health Care District of Palm Beach County is an independent special taxing district that has served as a healthcare safety net for more than 36 years. The Environmental Services Tech is responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary hospital environment through various cleaning tasks and ensuring proper waste disposal and sanitation methods are followed.

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Responsibilities

Sweeps and mops the hospital floors in keeping with policies and procedures

Posts warning signs if conditions are dangerous

Cleans patient rooms, bathrooms, and offices in keeping with policies and procedures

Stocks areas with soap, paper towels, and other necessary supplies

Performs proper waste disposal (red bag, white bag) adhering to proper handling techniques

Rotates linens regularly or as requested

Cleans and makes beds and stretchers upon patient discharges

Cleans wheel chairs and other equipment such as trashcans and IV pumps and poles as needed

Vacuums areas as assigned on a daily basis

Hangs shower curtains as necessary

Assists in proper care of equipment. Reports any malfunctions or breakdowns in facility areas and equipment

Ensures proper sanitation methods are utilized to maintain an environmentally safe environment

Ensures proper handling and disposal of chemicals, supplies, and hazardous wastes

Observe waste disposal procedures in accordance with facility policy

Performs spill clean up to include hazardous materials in accordance with policies and procedures

Performs duties efficiently and economically by maintaining and conserving supplies and equipment

Performs room inspections and reports maintenance or repair needs as needed

Follows customer service communication requirements by introducing self to patients, visitors, and other customers; giving an explanation of the duties they will be performing, providing any safety precautions; and notifying the staff when leaving the unit, department, or hospital as applicable

Responds to emergency cleaning needs for the purpose of preventing safety and health hazards