Senior Environmental Service Assistant Full-time 40 hours per week working 6a-2:30p, floor care experience required; up to every-other weekend and rotating holidays

Bryn Mawr Hospital is a 319-bed not-for-profit acute care hospital, located in the heart of the Bryn Mawr community and easily accessible from all areas of the Philadelphia and the western suburbs. For more than 100 years, Bryn Mawr Hospital has provided quality compassionate care to our patients. We have made it our mission to provide patients with a superior patient experience. This translates to the consistent delivery of safe, high quality clinical care in the absence of preventable harm. Today, the Hospital continues its leadership as a sophisticated community hospital offering advanced medical technology and access to the most qualified medical staff in the region.

Why Work at Bryn Mawr Hospital?

The Philadelphia Business Journal named Bryn Mawr Hospital one of the top ten "Best Places to Work" in the Delaware Valley. We also rank among Modern Healthcare's top 100 places in the nation to work in healthcare.  The hospital has been named among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for the Philadelphia metro area and has been nationally recognized by Press Ganey, Truven Analytics, and The Joint Commission for its high quality patient care. The Hospital has received Magnet® designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the nation’s highest award for recognizing excellence in nursing care.

We are committed to providing exceptional care with empathy and compassion for people at all stages in life. Our Diversity, Respect and Inclusion Initiative celebrates our differences and our similarities. Ultimately, we want everyone to feel respected for who they are.

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Daily cleaning of floors and other assigned areas.  Project cleaning of walls, lights, windows, and removal and compacting of trash and boxes, removal of soiled linen, major floor cleaning and refinish functions. Training employees to ensure proper procedure is followed. All work to be done in accordance with standard procedures of the Environmental Services Department and in accordance with hospital objectives.

Essential Accountabilities:

1.                  Perform cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.

        a.   Dry mop and wet mop floors

        b.   Buff Floors with buffing machine, burnish floors with burnishing machine

        c.   Vacuum and shampoo/extract carpets

        d.   Scrub floors with floor machine

        e.   Collect and transport trash

        f.    Removal of soiled linen

        g.   Reset room after cleaning

          h.                 Wash walls, hang cubicle curtains, clean stairwells and perform any other assigned project as instructed by management

        i.    Scrub base floor to remove all soil and finish

        j.    Refinish to a glossy appearance

        k.   Shampoo carpets and remove spots from carpets

        l.    Remove stains and patch finish floors

        m.  Removal of red waste

              1.  Handling of red waste must be done according to Main Line Health standards

            2.     Under the guidance of the department manager, may be responsible for training staff members to ensure policy and procedures are performed.

                    a.   Proper use of materials:

                              Wet caution signs, scrapers, buffer pads, blowers and extractors

                    b.   Proper use of Housekeeping equipment

                    c.   Proper usage of chemicals:

                              Finish, finish remover, restorer heavy duty cleaner etc.

                    d.    The use of P.P.E (Personal Protection Equipment).

                    e.    Properly maintaining finished floors.

                    g.    Room set up and discharge cleaning.

                    h.    Any other housekeeping functions relevant to their role

                    *The Sr. Environmental Services Associate will perform floor care responsibilities outlined in Accountability #1 and/or Accountability #2 as part of their role.  All other accountabilities are required.

            3.     Maintain assigned equipment for cleanliness and report any machine malfunctions.

  4.     Observe and report need for repairs of hospital equipment, furniture, fixtures, etc.

  5.     Assist with evacuation of patients in the event evacuation is needed.

  6.     Participate in hospital Disaster Drill Plan.

Other Accountabilities:

1.     Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

2.     Must function independently, be flexible and have the ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.

Knowledge of Equipment:

1. Able to use Battery Operated Floor Scrubbers, Buffers and Burnishers (if responsible for floor care.)
2. An ability to be trained is essential.

Customer Service:

1.                    Provides friendly customer service by:

1. Being considerate of customers and everyone with whom you come into contact.
2. Helping customers and co-workers, in a pleasant manner when required.

Education:

1.      Must have ability to follow oral and written instructions.

2.      Mechanical aptitude is desirable.

Licensures & Certifications: None

Experience:

1.         1-2 years previous housekeeping experience

2.         Knowledge of floor machine use (Buffer, Burnisher, Extractor, Battery Operated Equipment, etc.) required.

Physical Demands:

1.      Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 35 pounds required.

2.      Ability to stand for up to 100% of the shift required.

Demonstrates knowledge in human growth and development with respect to the chronological age, developmental age or social maturity of the patient.

1.   Standing, pushing, pulling, and constant movement required.

2.   Lifting up to 35 pounds required.

3.   Must be physically able to handle all housekeeping equipment.

4.   Must be able to climb ladders

Equipment Used:

1. Vacuum
2. Floor buffer
3. Battery Operated Floor Machines

Exposures:

Chemical, Radiological, Biological Exposures, Regulated Medical Infectious and Solid Waste Exposures

1.   Refer to Safety Manual (and SDS).

2.   Refer to Infection Control Policies and Procedures Manual.

3.   Refer to Fire and Emergency Procedures.

Uniform/Dress Requirements:

1. Must wear hospital Identification badge at all times.
2. Must have a professional appearance.

We offer competitive compensation and outstanding comprehensive benefits including tuition reimbursement, 403B matching savings plan, a pension plan, and a generous paid time off program. To be considered, please apply online with your resume at  https://www.mainlinehealth.org/careers   Enter Job ID 39334 in Keyword search box.

Applicants must certify that they have not used tobacco products or nicotine in any form in the 90-days prior to submitting an application to Main Line Health. This will be verified during pre-employment testing. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please, no agency calls.