Housekeeper/Environmental Services Technician - Newport Beach, CA

Position Summary

The Housekeeper/Environmental Services Technician contributes to the effective operations of the Environmental Services department by the daily cleaning and supplying of patient rooms, treatment rooms, restrooms, utility rooms, nurseries, nursing stations, lounges, offices, waiting areas, and other areas as assigned in accordance with standard policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Uses applicable cleaning equipment, products, and supplies in performance of job responsibilities.
• Removes trash and linen from the facility.
• Effectively cleans and sanitizes patient rooms and departments utilizing the proper cleaning methods, equipment, and chemicals. Includes cleaning of bathrooms, walls, windows, doors, floors, and carpets.
• Empties trash, wastebaskets, and linen hampers and transports soiled linens according to department standards.
• Cleans and maintains trash chute room floors/walls/vents.
• Assists with distribution and storage of supplies.
• Safely and securely handles and transports medical waste; ensures medical waste storage areas are secured at all times.
• Cleans and organizes janitor closet per department and regulatory standards; ensures janitor closet is locked and secured at all times.

Education & Experience

• 1 year of housekeeping experience (hospital experience ideally) – preferred