Patient Support Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

Under the immediate supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor, the incumbent performs the followings duties adhering to UCSF & department policies and procedures: DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 90%: GENERAL CLEANING TASKS: Following Infection Control Policies, the employee maintains a clean, sanitary, safe, and esthetically pleasing environment for patients, staff, and visitors Cleans occupied patient rooms, and rooms between patients (discharges) following department procedures Cleans other assigned areas within the Patient Care Units Disposes of waste (trash, bio hazardous waste, recycling) and soiled linen following departmental procedures Uses approved cleaning chemicals to maintain the cleanliness of assigned areas Uses proper body mechanics and body alignment when moving furniture and equipment when perform your duties Complete the training for Medications and Auxiliary Staff Competency 10%: OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs other related duties as instructed by immediate supervisor.

Inspects your own work, reports missing furniture, repairs needed; report fire or safety hazards. Respond to emergencies following established procedures. % of time Essential Function (Yes/No) Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor) 90% Yes General Cleaning Tasks: Following Infection Control Policies, the employee maintains a clean, sanitary, safe, and esthetically pleasing environment for patients, staff, and visitors Cleans occupied patient rooms, and rooms between patients (discharges) following department procedures Cleans other assigned areas within the Patient Care Units Disposes of waste (trash, biohazardous waste, recycling, compost) and soiled linen following departmental procedures Uses approved cleaning chemicals to maintain the cleanliness of assigned areas Uses proper body mechanics and body alignment when moving furniture and equipment when perform duties Maintains cleanliness and organization of work equipment and storage rooms / closets Complete the training for Medications and Auxiliary Staff Competency 10% Yes Other Functions and Responsibilities: Perform other related duties as instructed by immediate supervisor including but not limited to Inspections of one’s own work, report missing or broken furniture and any necessary repairs to support safety and fire life safety compliance.

Respond to emergencies following established procedures. 100% (To update total %, enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g., 15, 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g., 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.) REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Previous hospital, skilled nursing facility, or hotel cleaning experience is required. Is able to organize and prioritize work. Must possess good verbal and written communications skills. Must read, speak, and understand English. Basic arithmetic skills are required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Computer (PC) experience