Beacon Health System
8% Shift Differential- Premium Pay!!!
Overview Reports to the Supervisor. Performs a variety of duties to maintain the hospital in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition. The primary responsibility of this position is to clean and disinfect all areas of the hospital following proven methods from top to bottom, clockwise or counter‑clockwise, and from cleanest to dirtiest. Contributes to a positive and healing experience for patients.
Mission, Values and Service Goals
MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
Cleaning Procedures and Projects
Cleaning and disinfecting hospital areas using proven methods and the 7‑step process for occupied rooms and the 10‑step process for unoccupied rooms.
High dusting, surface cleaning and disinfection, trash removal, linen removal, floor sweeping, mopping or vacuuming, bed making, window and glass cleaning, and restroom cleaning.
Stocking of supplies, including paper goods, plastic bags, soaps, sanitizers, and cleaning chemicals and tools.
Maintaining equipment and work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
Moving furniture, hanging drapes or shower curtains, and using ladders when necessary.
Collecting dirty linen from patient care areas, dispensing machines, and carts.
Completing additional tasks as assigned throughout the day.
Clean Linen Handling, Stocking and Distribution
Stocking or exchanging linen carts to established par levels.
Handling all clean linen in a sanitary fashion and keeping all linen covered.
Identifying linen items needed for patient care.
Maintaining orderliness and cleanliness of linen cart and storage areas.
Stocking and refilling scrub machines to established par levels.
Proper usage of color‑coded linen bags.
Responding to linen calls and delivering to the patient care area in a timely fashion.
Unpacking bulk linen carts and stocking linen in an organized manner.
Equipment Maintenance and Safety
Compliance with hand hygiene and wearing/changing gloves.
Wearing PPE, reading isolation signs, and following isolation procedures.
Using standard precautions for self and others in the hospital.
Demonstrating correct and safe use and maintenance of all assigned equipment.
Promptly reporting equipment repairs needed for hospital equipment, furniture, building, and fixtures in the assigned area.
Cleaning vacuum cleaner and cleaning cart daily.
Storing all chemicals on the bottom shelf of the cleaning cart.
Keeping cart free of food or drink and placing cart away during lunch, break, or when leaving the assigned area.
Understanding infection control codes (Red, Gray, etc.) and responding appropriately.
Checking that eye stations are functioning properly.
Using properly labeled chemicals for each task.
Proper handling and disinfecting of equipment, phones, iPod, and responding to requests in a timely manner.
Maintains Hospital Floors, Walls, Vents, Etc.
Identifying spills or stains on carpet and using the proper chemical technique to eliminate them.
Burnishing, stripping, shower scrubbing, and refinishing, dust mopping, and damp mopping the floors.
Spot cleaning and washing walls, using a ladder when necessary.
Vacuuming carpet and using dusters or vacuuming to clean vents.
Facilitates the Disposal of Waste/Soiled Linen
Picking up general waste and transporting to compactor.
Operating the trash compactor.
Packing infectious/hazardous waste (requires company provided training).
Cleaning and disinfecting medical waste spills and reporting to Supervisor.
Packing, manifesting, and shipping special waste.
Collecting, separating, and shipping recyclable products.
Disinfecting and hosing down the trash/chute areas.
Cleaning trash and linen rooms daily and cleaning trash carts daily as assigned.
Emptying chutes at assigned frequency.
Closing trash overhead doors and inside doors when the room is not in use.
Picking up soiled linen and delivering to designated area.
Identifying and handling color‑coded soiled linen bags.
Performs Other Functions to Maintain Personal Competence
Turning in daily assignment sheet after completion of assignment.
Demonstrating a high level of professionalism and exhibiting the values of Beacon Health System.
Completing other job‑related duties as assigned.
Contributing to the overall performance of the department.
Organizational Responsibilities
Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
Completes mandatory education, annual competencies, and department specific education within established timeframes.
Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
Complies with established organization and department policies.
Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.
Commitment to Beacon’s Six‑Point Operating System (The Beacon Way)
Leverage innovation everywhere.
Cultivate human talent.
Embrace performance improvement.
Build greatness through accountability.
Use information to improve and advance.
Communicate clearly and continuously.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Minimum of 17 years of age. Minimum of one year of related experience preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
Project a positive professional image to patients/visitors and effectively communicate with employees and management the needs of the Environmental Services program.
Demonstrate basic math skills necessary to add, subtract, multiply and divide (for example, preparing cleaning solutions using the proper mixtures).
After training, demonstrate correct use of chemicals, procedures, supplies and equipment assigned.
Must be able to read, write, and follow basic oral and written instructions.
Use technology such as iPods, tablets, mobile phones, computers, etc.
Working Conditions
Works in a patient care environment requiring physical exertion, frequent changes in job demands, undesirable patient care activities, and possible exposure to chemical hazards or biohazards.
Physical Demands
Requires physical ability and stamina to perform manual labor, twist and turn, climb a ladder, remain on feet and/or walk for long periods, push and pull carts for prolonged periods, lift objects weighing at least 50 pounds, etc.
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Overview Reports to the Supervisor. Performs a variety of duties to maintain the hospital in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition. The primary responsibility of this position is to clean and disinfect all areas of the hospital following proven methods from top to bottom, clockwise or counter‑clockwise, and from cleanest to dirtiest. Contributes to a positive and healing experience for patients.
Mission, Values and Service Goals
MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
Cleaning Procedures and Projects
Cleaning and disinfecting hospital areas using proven methods and the 7‑step process for occupied rooms and the 10‑step process for unoccupied rooms.
High dusting, surface cleaning and disinfection, trash removal, linen removal, floor sweeping, mopping or vacuuming, bed making, window and glass cleaning, and restroom cleaning.
Stocking of supplies, including paper goods, plastic bags, soaps, sanitizers, and cleaning chemicals and tools.
Maintaining equipment and work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
Moving furniture, hanging drapes or shower curtains, and using ladders when necessary.
Collecting dirty linen from patient care areas, dispensing machines, and carts.
Completing additional tasks as assigned throughout the day.
Clean Linen Handling, Stocking and Distribution
Stocking or exchanging linen carts to established par levels.
Handling all clean linen in a sanitary fashion and keeping all linen covered.
Identifying linen items needed for patient care.
Maintaining orderliness and cleanliness of linen cart and storage areas.
Stocking and refilling scrub machines to established par levels.
Proper usage of color‑coded linen bags.
Responding to linen calls and delivering to the patient care area in a timely fashion.
Unpacking bulk linen carts and stocking linen in an organized manner.
Equipment Maintenance and Safety
Compliance with hand hygiene and wearing/changing gloves.
Wearing PPE, reading isolation signs, and following isolation procedures.
Using standard precautions for self and others in the hospital.
Demonstrating correct and safe use and maintenance of all assigned equipment.
Promptly reporting equipment repairs needed for hospital equipment, furniture, building, and fixtures in the assigned area.
Cleaning vacuum cleaner and cleaning cart daily.
Storing all chemicals on the bottom shelf of the cleaning cart.
Keeping cart free of food or drink and placing cart away during lunch, break, or when leaving the assigned area.
Understanding infection control codes (Red, Gray, etc.) and responding appropriately.
Checking that eye stations are functioning properly.
Using properly labeled chemicals for each task.
Proper handling and disinfecting of equipment, phones, iPod, and responding to requests in a timely manner.
Maintains Hospital Floors, Walls, Vents, Etc.
Identifying spills or stains on carpet and using the proper chemical technique to eliminate them.
Burnishing, stripping, shower scrubbing, and refinishing, dust mopping, and damp mopping the floors.
Spot cleaning and washing walls, using a ladder when necessary.
Vacuuming carpet and using dusters or vacuuming to clean vents.
Facilitates the Disposal of Waste/Soiled Linen
Picking up general waste and transporting to compactor.
Operating the trash compactor.
Packing infectious/hazardous waste (requires company provided training).
Cleaning and disinfecting medical waste spills and reporting to Supervisor.
Packing, manifesting, and shipping special waste.
Collecting, separating, and shipping recyclable products.
Disinfecting and hosing down the trash/chute areas.
Cleaning trash and linen rooms daily and cleaning trash carts daily as assigned.
Emptying chutes at assigned frequency.
Closing trash overhead doors and inside doors when the room is not in use.
Picking up soiled linen and delivering to designated area.
Identifying and handling color‑coded soiled linen bags.
Performs Other Functions to Maintain Personal Competence
Turning in daily assignment sheet after completion of assignment.
Demonstrating a high level of professionalism and exhibiting the values of Beacon Health System.
Completing other job‑related duties as assigned.
Contributing to the overall performance of the department.
Organizational Responsibilities
Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
Completes mandatory education, annual competencies, and department specific education within established timeframes.
Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
Complies with established organization and department policies.
Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.
Commitment to Beacon’s Six‑Point Operating System (The Beacon Way)
Leverage innovation everywhere.
Cultivate human talent.
Embrace performance improvement.
Build greatness through accountability.
Use information to improve and advance.
Communicate clearly and continuously.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Minimum of 17 years of age. Minimum of one year of related experience preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
Project a positive professional image to patients/visitors and effectively communicate with employees and management the needs of the Environmental Services program.
Demonstrate basic math skills necessary to add, subtract, multiply and divide (for example, preparing cleaning solutions using the proper mixtures).
After training, demonstrate correct use of chemicals, procedures, supplies and equipment assigned.
Must be able to read, write, and follow basic oral and written instructions.
Use technology such as iPods, tablets, mobile phones, computers, etc.
Working Conditions
Works in a patient care environment requiring physical exertion, frequent changes in job demands, undesirable patient care activities, and possible exposure to chemical hazards or biohazards.
Physical Demands
Requires physical ability and stamina to perform manual labor, twist and turn, climb a ladder, remain on feet and/or walk for long periods, push and pull carts for prolonged periods, lift objects weighing at least 50 pounds, etc.
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