Environmental Services Area Cleaner

Environmental Services Area Cleaner

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Our Environmental Services (EVS) Department is consistently ranked among the highest performing EVS teams in healthcare. As an Environmental Services Area Cleaner, you will help create the comfortable and safe environment our patients have come to expect. Responsibilities include but are not limited to creating a sanitary, safe environment and enhancing the appearance of the facility.

This role is a great steppingstone to other careers within Environmental Services and departments within Cleveland Clinic. This department offers various opportunities including Team Lead, EVS Surgery Technicians, Floor Technicians, Supervisory positions and multiple cross-job opportunities.

A caregiver in this role works nights from 3 : 00 p.m. 11 : 30 p.m. with rotating weekend requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will :

Clean patient rooms, ancillary areas, exam rooms, offices, waiting areas, public restrooms, discharge rooms and other assigned areas.

Stock paper items and other supplies in patient rooms, exam rooms and restrooms.

Follow scripting, policies and procedures on patient isolation and all Environmental Services technical and procedural standard operating procedures.

Follow and adhere to all hospital-wide and departmental safety requirements.

Clean up spills, body fluid, bed bugs etc.

Complete one to three months of on-the-job training to learn departmental policies and procedures, various cleaning techniques and proper use and storage of cleaning agents and chemicals.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include :

High School Diploma or GED

Experience in EVS, hospitality, or customer service

Physical Requirements :

Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods

Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

Ability to move / transport items weighing up to 10 pounds (lbs.)

Ability to move / transport equipment weighing up to 10 pounds (lbs.)

Ability to move / transport carts weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)

Ability to inspect equipment

Ability to clean, operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning products

May come into contact with communicable diseases and / or body fluids

Personal Protective Equipment :

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer : Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.