Job Summary
Under close supervision, provides cleaning, bed linen change out, floor care, moving, grounds and project services as directed by supervisor. May also perform specific interior and exterior Medical Housekeeping cleaning duties to maintain a clean and aseptic environment throughout the hospital/clinics. The individual may be assigned to any one of several positions to include: patient area cleaner, non-patient area cleaner, trash technician, special care unit cleaner, and/or other.
Responsibilities
1. Gathers and empties trash.2. Cleans building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them. 3. Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures. 4. Strips, seals, finishes, and polishes floors.5. Cleans windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.6. Mixes water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.7. Changes bed linens.8. Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities1. Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and understand English at a level necessary for successful job performance.2. Skill in understanding and following oral, illustrated, written or demonstrated instructions.3. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to work within Health Department standards.4. Knowledge of and/or ability to learn occasional hazards and safety precautions. 5. Knowledge of the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. 6. Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions sufficient to be able to establish a safety work environment. 7. Knowledge of chemicals and equipment used to clean surface areas sufficient to be able to maintain a clean and orderly work area. 8. Knowledge of proper cleaning methods.
Education
* High School Diploma or GED
Experience
6 months to 1 year experience in custodian services and or housekeeping experience.
Location
Denver, Colorado
Shift
Evenings 3PM to 11:30PM
Work Type
Full time
All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated, efficient, high-quality academic health care system that is considered a model for the nation. The Denver Health system includes the Rocky Mountain Regional Level I Trauma Center, a 525-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 8 family health centers, 15 school-based health centers, the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, the Denver Public Health Department, an HMO, and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado's primary safety net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided more than $3.3 billion in care for the uninsured in the last ten years. Denver Health is a leader in performance and quality improvements and remains financially secure, in part, due to its nationally recognized implementation of lean principles in healthcare. Denver Health is a major resource to the community, serving approximately 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located just south of downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
"Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class."
