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, 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%: 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.

% 

of time

Essential Function (Yes/No)

Key Responsibilities

(To be completed by Supervisor)

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

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%

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent customer service skills
• 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