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Environmental Services Worker - Per Diem Nights

Part-time

Penn Medicine

Plainsboro Township, NJPart-time$17.38–23.98/hrSeen 1mo ago

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Compensation
$17.38–23.98/hr
Location
Plainsboro Township, NJ
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Penn Medicine is hiring an Environmental Services Worker - Per Diem Nights. Penn Medicine, a leading academic medical center, seeks an Environmental Services Worker to clean and maintain the Princeton and Princeton House facilities. The role supports infection control, patient safety, and departmental performance goals, collaborating with caregivers and staff to enhance patient care while adhering to strict safety and confidentiality standards.

Key focus areas include Sweep, dust, mop, and vacuum areas, placing “wet floor” signs as needed., Clean vents, televisions, furniture, bedside cabinets, and other room surfaces using proper germicide., and Gather and dispose of trash, wastebaskets, large refuse containers, and medical waste per Infection Control Manual..

Important skills include Infection Control, Safety Standards, Customer Service, Penn Chart, Wet Floor Sign, and Vacuuming.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Infection ControlSafety StandardsCustomer ServicePenn ChartWet Floor SignVacuumingEnvironmental Cleaning

Qualifications

H.S. Diploma/GED

Full job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Schedule: Per Diem - Weekends only - 2pm -10:30pm

Summary:

  • Cleans and maintains The Medical Center at Princeton and Princeton House buildings and performs a variety of Environmental Services duties, not being limited to any one or specific duty. Always must adhere to infection control and safety standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Sweeps, dusts, dry and wet mops, vacuums, properly utilizes “wet floor” sign, clean vents and televisions.Damp dust furniture, bedside cabinets, overbed tables, lamps, window sills, bed mattresses, televisions, telephones, and any other room furniture, always using proper germicide.Gathers and disposes of trash, wash wastebaskets, and large refuse containers and replace liners. Dispose of all medical waste according to the Infection Control Manual.Support customer service and performance improvement goals of the department, collaborates with other caregivers/staff, within and outside the Department, to develop means of enhancing patient care and servicePerforms emergency housekeeping function when assigned.Participates in unit compliance as related to established standardsMet or exceeded EVS departmental HCAHPS score of 80.5Demonstrates ability to effectively use Penn Chart and meet the EVS Bed Cleaning Turnaround time of 60 minutes or less.Uses proper dilution of germicide when cleaning.Spot washes, or wash entire walls, ceilings and inside windows, using proper germicide cleaning solutions (sponge and cloths).Performs high dusting, including ceilings, drapes and tops of lockers.Wash all beds, mattresses and furniture in rooms.Wash lights and light fixtures (over the bed only).Clean sinks, toilets, mirrors, and showers.Replenishes supply of paper towels, toilet tissues and soap.Maintains supply cart by cleaning and stocking properly. Keeps equipment with him/her while working.Reports any defective outlets, electrical fixtures or any other MCAP property that is in need of repairs to the supervisor.Properly places “wet floor” sign to mark work area.Maintains standards of confidentiality.Other duties and projects as assigned.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

  • H.S. Diploma/GED

  • H.S. Diploma/GED required.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Salary Range:

$17.38 - $23.98/Hourly

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

Click here (https://www.uphshrandyou.com/public/welcome) for information on UPHS’s Benefits.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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