Environ Asst General Team, Part Time Evenings
Children's National Hospital
Summary
Clean and sanitize rooms and furnishings in assigned work area following established policies and procedures.
Job description
About the Role
Clean and sanitize rooms and furnishings in assigned work area following established policies and procedures.
Functional Accountabilities
- Perform routine, specialized cleaning and job assignments as assigned
- Perform daily routine cleaning in assigned areas following established policies and procedures; this could include specialty areas, such as Operating Room, Cardiac Cath Lab, Recovery room, IR rooms, special procedure rooms, MRI's, Sterile Supply, etc.
- Maintain sterile field as required according to department policy
- Remove trash and soiled linen (to include the removal and replacement of linen on discharged patient beds, stretchers and on-call rooms) and use appropriate techniques and bagging procedures
- Replenish bathroom supplies as needed
- Perform project work such as cleaning specialized equipment as directed
- Use cleaning chemicals for their specific purpose, follow product directions
- Restock cart and notify supervisor when supplies are low
- Perform meeting room set ups when assigned
- Perform routine and restorative care to hard and carpeted floors as assigned
- Complete checklist and log of duties completed during shift
- Operate cleaning equipment according to instructions
- Replace belts, bags and make other minor equipment repairs; report other mechanical failures to supervisor
- Clean equipment as directed
- Arrive and depart work on time
- Report to work on scheduled days with no excessive absenteeism
- Leave for meal break and return on time
- Follow sign in/out procedures for pagers, keys and equipment as required by procedure
- Report to work in uniform; uniform is clean and free of debris or odor; entire uniform is worn daily
- Follow department and hospital uniform procedures
- Attend weekly/monthly departmental training sessions
- Attend mandatory annual training sessions
- Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
- Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
- Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation
- Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
- Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
- Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (Required)
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate positively with patients, families, and staff
- Ability to operate vacuums, buffers, shampooers, auto scrubbers, scrubbers, burnishers, carpet extractors and shampoo machines, and other related cleaning equipment
- Ability to properly utilize internal communication devices such as beepers, cell phones, walkie-talkies when assigned
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds routinely and 60 pounds occasionally
- Must be able to bend from waist and at knees
- Must be able to reach with arms over head
- Must be able to stand for prolonged periods
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Medical, prescription, infertility, transgender services
- Generous paid time off
- Vacation accrual from day one
- Sick leave
- Holidays
- Personal day
- 401(k) plan
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Dependent care spending accounts
- Employer-paid life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness resources
- Employee assistance program
- Commuter benefits
Company overview
Children's National Hospital is a premier pediatric healthcare institution located in Washington, D.C., recognized as one of the top children's hospitals in the United States. Founded in 1870, it serves as the region's primary pediatric academic medical center, providing comprehensive care across all pediatric specialties. The hospital operates a 323-bed facility and offers advanced medical services including neonatal intensive care, pediatric surgery, oncology, cardiology, and neurology. As an academic medical center affiliated with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Children's National is deeply involved in pediatric research, medical education, and clinical innovation. The institution is particularly renowned for its Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation and its leadership in pediatric genomics and precision medicine. Children's National consistently ranks among the top pediatric hospitals nationally, with specialties in cancer, cardiology, neurology, and neonatology receiving particular recognition for excellence in patient care and outcomes.