Department: Jackson Behavioral Hospital, Mental Health Environmental Services
Address: 1695 NW 9th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136
Shift Details: Day Shift, 8 Hour Shifts, Part-Time, No Benefits
Why Jackson:
Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital (JBHH) is a three-story, 180,000-square-foot facility committed to the highest quality, treatment, and service. Opened in 1999, JBHH consolidates evaluation, clinical treatment, teaching and research, to offer a full continuum of care for children, adolescents, adults and elderly, including crisis stabilization, inpatient hospitalization, and outpatient programs. In association with the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry, JBHH offers specialized treatment for numerous conditions including depression and mood disorders, schizophrenia, suicidal ideation or behavior, anxiety and panic disorders, drug and alcohol abuse and Alzheimer's disease. JBHH also specializes in criminal justice mental health services.
Summary
Environmental Worker performs moderate to heavy manual work housekeeping tasks on an assigned shift in a hospital setting. Employees in this classification perform manual work involving a variety of housekeeping tasks to assist in the maintenance of the hospital.
Responsibilities
- Vacuums or sweeps, mops and wet washes floors daily.
- Cleans the assigned patient and non-patient care areas.
- Collects and transports trash, cleans and relines trash containers with plastic bags, in accordance with daily work schedule.
- Maintains responsibility for the following duties; - filling soap, paper towels and toilet paper dispensers. - emptying sharp boxes. - placing gowns in designated storage areas as needed. - defrosting and cleansing of assigned refrigerators on a bi-week schedule.
- Responsible for daily dusting of all counter tops and shelves inside/outside, also wiping of cabinets.
- Completes all cleaning of discharge patient units, as vacancies occur.
- Daily monitoring of the delivery of laundry for assigned units.
- Utilizes detergents, disinfectants, polishes, finishes, etc. in accordance with established guidelines.
- Cleaning for all isolates, warmers, IMED pumps, monitors, bill lights and any other related equipment used upon patients' discharge.
- Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
- Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
Experience
Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
Education
High School diploma is strongly preferred.
Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
