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Seattle Children’s Hospital Housekeeper 8:00 a. m. start Per Diem in Seattle, Washington
Responsibilities Performs housekeeping and related activities with a focus on the patient exam and inpatient rooms, surgery, utilities, and the general environment. Responsible for continuously demonstrating proficiency in basic cleaning skills used in patient, staff, office, clinic, or visitor areas. Routinely demonstrates both knowledge and skill in the safe use of chemicals, equipment, cleaning techniques, and infection control methods necessary to maintain the department\'s established quality standards. Demonstrates ability to speak, write, and understand English. Demonstrates competence in the safe handling and removal of medical and hazardous waste. Maintains the hospital\'s physical environment at the highest level of cleanliness, both from an appearance and infection control standpoint. - Maintains a sanitary and orderly environment by regularly cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting all areas including patient care units, surgery suites, exam rooms, offices, ancillary areas, restrooms, offices, public spaces, corridors, laboratory spaces, and other areas as needed. - Dust, mop, vacuum, and clean all areas of responsibility following established infection control and cleaning procedures - Maintains and organizes service carts, closets, and chemical dilution stations- Ensures that non-medical items and limited medical items, including equipment, solutions, and supplies, are stored according to established procedures - Demonstrates continuous competency in basic core cleaning skills such as dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and trash and linen removal- Move patient beds and cribs with safe handling standards - Uses appropriate cleaning techniques, supplies, and safety precautions in cleaning assigned areas and equipment- Removal of medical and hazardous waste - Connects dilution station- Operates and maintains assigned equipment, vacuums, carts- Reports safely issues and problems or needed repairs promptly - Adheres to all infection control policies and procedures to maintain the patient care environment and their role in preventing the spread of infection - Complies with established and hospital policies and procedures, including but not limited to infection control, safety, quality control management, and regulatory requirements - Compliance with HIPPA privacy and security standards as it pertains to assigned work - Performs related duties as requested/needed by the supervisor #LI-NC1 #LI-NC1 Requirements Start time 8:00 a.m. Starting Pay \$20.00 Per Diem On Call Required Education or Experience: - Ability to speak, read, write and understand English. A demonstration of this ability is required Required Credentials: - N/A Preferred: - High school graduate or equivalent - One year of previous institutional cleaning experience, preferably in a hospital or hospitality environment - One year customer service experience - Vocational training and certificate Min to Max Hourly Salary\$20.00 - \$27.90 /hrMin to Max Annual Salary\$41,600.00 - \$58,032.00 /yrSalary Information This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided. The union pay ranges can be found on the Seattle Children\'s website here: WSNA - UFCW Seattle Children\'s offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors. Benefits Information Seattle Children\'s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Click here for more