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*Description*

Summary:

Maintains the cleanliness of patient and hospital facilities for the best and safest health care at each hospital. Cleans all areas of the hospital by performing routine cleaning of assigned areas. Demonstrates the ability to utilize appropriate chemicals and supplies according to established departmental procedure. Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Environmental Services Department.

Responsibilities:

• Performs routine cleaning of assigned areas in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.

• Performs a variety of environmental services functions including daily sanitizing with a germicidal cleanser, high dusting, cleaning windows and windowsills.

• Ensures all tiled floors are dust mopped, damp mopped, free of dust dirt and black marks and that all corners, edges, and baseboards are clean.

• Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure. Ensures all chemicals are diluted to the proper ratio and that all chemicals are properly labeled and locked up when not in use.

• Uses and maintains equipment properly and reports safety hazards as appropriate.

• Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.

• Distributes linens to patient wings and removes dirty linen (not applicable in certain locations).

• Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions and isolation precautions. Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and disinfectant according to procedure and cleaning routine to prevent the spread of infection.

• Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

*Requirements:*

* *minimum 1 year of experience as Housekeeper, Cleaner, Caretaker, Maintenance Worker, Domestic Worker, Environment Service, Room Attendant or Janitor / Custodian.*

* *Speaks and understands English**

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Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 248

Department: Environmental Services

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $16.50 - $27.67 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.