Houston Methodist
Environmental Srvs Rep-Housekeeping 2nd evening shift
Houston Methodist, Sugar Land, Texas, United States, 77478
Environmental Services Representative
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. Responsibilities
People Essential Functions: 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. Service Essential Functions: 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. Quality/Safety Essential Functions: 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. Finance Essential Functions: 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. Growth/Innovation Essential Functions: 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. 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: High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) preferred Work Experience: One year of experience preferred Licenses and Certifications: N/A Company Profile
Since 1998, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has been serving Fort Bend and the surrounding counties. Residents have come to rely on a level of compassionate care and leading-edge technology that was once available only in the Texas Medical Center. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital tied for No. 4 in Houston and No. 6 (three-way tie) in Texas in U.S. News & World Report's best hospital rankings in 2020. With 316 operating beds, 24 operating rooms and over 2,400 employees, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital was designed to provide comprehensive, personalized care for the community.
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. Responsibilities
People Essential Functions: 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. Service Essential Functions: 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. Quality/Safety Essential Functions: 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. Finance Essential Functions: 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. Growth/Innovation Essential Functions: 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. 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: High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) preferred Work Experience: One year of experience preferred Licenses and Certifications: N/A Company Profile
Since 1998, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has been serving Fort Bend and the surrounding counties. Residents have come to rely on a level of compassionate care and leading-edge technology that was once available only in the Texas Medical Center. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital tied for No. 4 in Houston and No. 6 (three-way tie) in Texas in U.S. News & World Report's best hospital rankings in 2020. With 316 operating beds, 24 operating rooms and over 2,400 employees, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital was designed to provide comprehensive, personalized care for the community.