Floor Finisher - Part Time

PRIMARY FUNCTION 

Floor Finishers sweep, mop, wax, and buff floors in assigned areas to maintain required levels of cleanliness, safety, and appearance throughout Keefe Memorial Hospital.

Complies with department and organization-wide policies, Critical Access Hospital requirements, Safety and Infection Control, and all Federal and State of Colorado regulations related to the performance of Keefe Memorial Hospital operations and requirements of the compliance program. 

SIGNIFICANT DUTIES

• Follows department policies and procedures regarding environmental services and floor care.

• Sweeps, dust mops, and wet mops floors in assigned areas, maintaining required levels of cleanliness.

• Strips, waxes, and buffs floors using approved products, equipment, and procedures.

• Operates floor care equipment in a safe, cost-effective manner.

• Uses and stores cleaning chemicals according to manufacturer instructions, safety data sheets, and infection control standards.

• Posts wet floor signs and barriers and schedules floor care to minimize disruption to patient care and reduce slip and fall risk.

• Reports spills, damaged flooring, equipment malfunctions, and safety hazards to the supervisor promptly. 

• Keeps assigned work areas and equipment clean, organized, and free of clutter.

• Restocks supplies at direction of supervisor.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrates commitment to the organizational mission, vision, and core values.

• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to environmental services and relative practice area.

• Maintains current knowledge of department and hospital operations, local and industry trends and practices, market forces and outside regulatory requirements.

• Identifies opportunities and challenges to the departments’ services and applies this knowledge to develop new or enhance existing policies, procedures, systems, and services.

• Demonstrates effective relationships with hospital staff, patients, public, outside agencies, and providers.

• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing. • Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

• Exercises professional judgment, courtesy, and professionalism in daily interactions with others.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with health care team members and diverse patient populations.

There will be opportunities for other duties as this position may evolve and policies and training may change. Reasonable accommodations will be reviewed, and modifications may be made according to ADA guidelines.   Utilizes proper body mechanics, lifting techniques, and appropriate equipment to minimize slip and fall risk to patients and staff and injury to self. 

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Previous floor care or environmental services experience required  

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations

• None required