Facility
Betsy Johnson Hospital
Location
Dunn, North Carolina
Department
Environmental Services
Job Family
Service
Work Shift
Evenings (United States of America)
Summary
Under general supervision and following established procedures, maintains state and federal mandated standards of safety and cleanliness by performing assigned tasks that includes but are not limited to: listening to call out line, revising schedule, keep management informed of callouts, schedule changes and employees related issues. Also biohazardous waste handling and management soiled utility cars and rooms, entrances and conference rooms set ups, operating rooms, emergency rooms, restrooms, patient and non-patient rooms and areas. Helps promote and support the mission and values of Cape Fear Valley and the EVS department. He / She must be friendly, helpful and eager to assist and to satisfy patients, visitors and staff.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to read, write, and understand English in order to follow instructions, job assignments, schedules, work orders and chemical labels. Must be able to recognize colors. Some experience in Hospital and / or Institutional Environmental Service department is preferred. Ability to perform under stress when confronted with any emergency. Ability to be flexible and adjust to any changes in the environment and work schedule. Ability to handle confrontation with staff, visitors or patients in a professional and calm manner. Ability to be handle staffing issues with professional, calm and courteous manner. Must have excellent interpersonal skills in interacting with patients, visitor and coworkers. Adaptability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. May come in conduct with blood or other body fluids containing blood borne pathogens. May be subject to hazards: Infectious/ contagious disease, needle sticks, chemicals, slippery floors and working while on stepladder. May be subject to atmosphere conditions: dust, fumes, odors, and aerosol sprays.(Constant = 67-100% of work day, Frequent = 34-66% of work day, Occasional = 33% or less of work day.) Constant STOOPING: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. CROUCHING: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg at the spine. STANDING: Particularly for a long period of time. WALKING: Moving about on foot to accomplish certain tasks, particularly for Long distances. TALKING: Involves expression and exchange of ideas. Communicating clearly and effectively with patients, visitors and staff. HEARING: Perceiving the nature of sound at a normal range. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication. Frequent REACHING: Extending arms and hands in any direction. PUSHING: Using upper extremities to press against something in order. LIFTING: Raising an object from a lower position to a higher position. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly.
Normal visual acuity necessary to check for cleanliness and neatness of work against established standards. Ability to see stains and tears in linen and laundry when dressing a bed.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity