Plant Associate Jobs in Commerce, CA (NOW HIRING)

Consistently applies infection control policies/practices.

• Understands and practices standard precautions for self and others in patient care activities.
• Understands and practices appropriate disease-specific isolation.
• Appropriately handles and disposes of sharps (i.e., needles, etc.) as required.
• Ensures sterility of supplies and equipment.

Meets population/age specific competencies per unit specific addendum.

Attends department specific education/training, in-services, and staff meetings.

• Attends mandatory in-services/educational/training activities.
• Submits all required paperwork on time.
• Verifies, by signature/initials, attendance at staff meetings or reading of staff meeting minutes.

Participates in department specific performance improvement project.

• Actively assists in unit performance improvement monitoring.
• Knows and understands PDCA Model for Performance Improvement Program.
• Demonstrates understanding of performance improvement principles in job performance.

Provides a safe and sanitary environment for patients, family, staff, and self.

• Performs complex plumbing, electrical repair, steam fitting and general maintenance.
• Services equipment by lubricating, cleaning, replacing parts, and making minor adjustments.
• Performs building maintenance requiring carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC.
• Operates and maintains repairing of boilers, refrigeration units, air conditioning units, ice machines electronic and pneumatic controls.
• Understands and able to safely operate and repair all central plant equipment, including, but not limited to boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps and compressors.
• Performs electrical installation and maintenance.
• Understands the operation of electrical motors, controllers and related electrical equipment.
• Is able to wire and install standard 110 and 220 volt outlets.
• Understands refrigeration system and chilled water systems. Is able to vacuum out system, reclaim freon, and add freon to refrigeration systems.
• Test runs emergency generators and understands the operation of transfer switch.
• Performs plumbing installation and maintenance.
• Understands and able to perform preventive maintenance of all equipment as assigned.

Performs preventive and routine maintenance responsibilities.

• Initiates work requests for building and equipment repairs.

Utilizes effective communication skills in interpersonal interaction with patients, visitors, nurses, physicians, and other associates.

• Accepts direction from Nursing Director and Nursing Care Manager on assigned unit.
• Consistently communicates in a manner that demonstrates a positive and cooperative attitude.
• Observes patient confidentiality.
• Utilizes appropriate and professional body language.
• Completes any required reports legibly.

Exhibits behaviors that are consistent with AHMC-Whittier Hospital Medical Center's customer service expectations.

• Exhibits the service behaviors of AHMC-WHMC, resulting in exceptional hospitality service.
• Demonstrates consistent positive and timely communication with internal and external customers.
• Handles problems in a professional and proactive manner.
• Demonstrates teamwork, cooperation and responsiveness.
• Greets all people in a courteous and cordial manner.
• Communicates effectively in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to resolve difficult situations with customers who may at times exhibit frustration or anger over the telephone or in person.
• Demonstrates flexibility in adjusting schedule to meet customer needs.
• Uses appropriate judgment and problem-solving skills to meet customer needs.
• Responds to all emergencies within the unit and follows up with appropriate actions.
• Projects a professional appearance and practices good hygiene.

Practices safe work habits at all times and are alert, concerned and constantly aware of possible safety hazards.

• Wears appropriate protective clothing and uses proper body mechanics.
• Satisfactorily completes all safety education in-services.
• Proactively identifies safety issues, resolves and/or offers suggestions for improvement.
• Handles and uses chemicals appropriately.