Pioneer Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital, essentially the county hospital for Sweet Grass County, Montana: Population 3700. We are in a beautiful valley along the Yellowstone River, between three mountain ranges, just north of Yellowstone National Park. We serve our neighbors (ranchers, skilled trades people and active retirees) and the many tourists who come here on their way to Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, or to fish the Yellowstone, hike, bike, hunt or just get away from overcrowded places. Big Timber is a vibrant and welcoming small town, an hour from Bozeman and Billings. Our schools are highly rated, with high community support.
Pioneer Medical Center has an immediate opening for a full-time Environmental Services Aide to join our hospital & clinics' patient care team.
PURPOSE/DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Applicant must be able to perform housekeeping and cleaning activities within a set of well-established guidelines and assigned areas.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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DESCRIPTION
1. Supports and practices the mission and philosophy of PMC.
2. Follows cleaning schedule (daily, weekly, monthly) as outlined for housekeeping department.
3. Cleans assigned areas, furnishings, fixtures according to established housekeeping procedures.
4. Cleans floors using dry mops, wet mops, brooms and floor cleaning equipment, disinfecting where necessary.
5. Utilizes appropriate chemicals and chemical mixtures in all aspects of cleaning duties.
6. Cleans moveable and stationery furnishings and fixtures; dusts, spot cleans and washes, disinfects where appropriate; polishes where appropriate; changes slip covers, scarves, doilies, etc. when soiled; cleans ledges, shelves, vents; empties, cleans and relines waste baskets; straightens or rearranges furniture as directed; inspects furnishings for wear and defects and reports to supervisor.
7. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental, and outside agency safety standards relevant to job performance. Performs safety and infection control procedures to ensure a safe and clean environment. Applicant must report all conditions that may interfere with the safety and well-being of residents.
8. Cleans carpeting and rugs with appropriate equipment and supplies; cleans bathrooms; cleans and disinfects all fixtures, floors and walls as directed; Washes windows and mirrors; replenishes bathroom supplies; cleans walls, windows, doors, ceilings, and light fixtures as directed.
9. Cleans stairways, entrances, and exits; cleans all horizontal surfaces as directed; removes for cleaning and rehangs curtains and drapes.
10. Remove and dispose of waste and trash.
11. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
12. All other duties as assigned.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
1. Basic knowledge of cleaning and disinfection practices
2. Proper and safe handling and use of chemicals used in housekeeping
3. Residents Rights
4. Confidentiality requirements
SKILL IN:
1. Planning and organizing daily cleaning routines
2. Cleaning procedures
3. Effective time management
ABILITY TO:
1. Accomplish effective cleaning practices in reasonable time frames
2. Work in cooperation with other facility staff
3. Work independently, without continuous supervision
4. Work independently
5 Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
6 Frequently stand, sit, lift, bend, push, and move intermittently during working hours
7 Lift 40 pounds
8. React professionally when dealing with difficult or emergency situations
COMPLEXITY & DIFFICULTY:
Housekeeping procedures are minimally complex but require attention to detail to maintain adequate sanitation and cleanliness in a health care environment
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Physical ability to perform job assignments, lift 25 pounds.
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WORKING CONDITIONS
Working condition will be that of a normal patient care environment in a long-term care and an Assisted Living Facility. Applicant must be willing to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues
Look through our website, www.pmcmt.org, the Facebook groups "Big Timber Community" and "Big Timber Buzz” or call our Director of Human Resources at 406.932.4603 for more information about the area and this role.
Pioneer Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.'
Job Type: Full-time