Martina Dela Torre
Summary
Hardworking Environmental Services Housekeeper with background in medical housekeeping services and strong work ethic. Managed housekeeping team in large hospital complex for 17 years. Excellent communications skills and high cleanliness standards leading to outstanding results.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Grand River Hospital
Rifle, CO
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Practiced established infection control methods to reduce risks to patients, families and medical staff
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Wore necessary personal protective equipment to minimize risks from hazardous materials, biohazards and other harmful substances.
- Removed hazardous and medical waste from exam rooms, treatment rooms and surgery suites to minimize risks to patients and medical personnel.
- Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
Environmental Service Technician
Valley View Hospital
Glenwood Springs, CO
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material.
- Maintained patient and hospital confidentiality.
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations
- Set up beds or other furniture in rooms.
- Served as technical consultant on environmental policies to maintain regulatory compliance.
Caregiver
Sunrise Senior Living
Westminster, CO
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Environmental Service Technician
Kindred Healthcare
Denver, CO
04.2017 - 11.2017
- Reassembled production lines efficiently to restore production with minimal downtime.
- Disassembled production lines fully to avoid equipment breakdown.
- Attended to building parking lots and grounds each day to keep outside areas clean and neat.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
St. Anthony's Hospital
Westminster, CO
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Stripped and refinished hard surface floors to maintain quality condition and appearance.
- Practiced established infection control methods to reduce risks to patients, families and medical staff.
- Cleaned elevators, glass and planters in public areas.
- Slid beds, sofas and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
Environmental Service Technician
North Suburban Medical Center
Thornton, CO
04.2015 - 10.2016
- Washed down facility walls, floors and doors regularly with cleaning solutions and sprayers.
- Implemented extra protections during seasons with higher risks of infections such as flu.
- Disassembled production lines fully to avoid equipment breakdown.
- Attended to building parking lots and grounds each day to keep outside areas clean and neat.
Environmental Service Technician
Avista Adventist Hospital/Centura Health
Louisville, CO
05.2013 - 03.2015
- Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material.
- Cleaned certain pieces daily and maintained weekly, monthly and semi-annual procedures for less critical lines.
- Followed specific cleaning schedules based on patient needs.
- Set up beds or other furniture in rooms.
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
Environmental Service Technician
Platte Valley Medical Center
Brighton, CO
02.2008 - 07.2010
- Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Collected, sorted and disposed of garbage and recycling from production work areas.
- Maintained spotless restrooms and break rooms with detail-oriented approach and consistent attention.
- Worked with team members from multiple departments to maintain strict cleanliness standards.
Environmental Service Technician
Valley View Hospital
Glenwood Springs, CO
09.2006 - 02.2008
- Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material.
- Maintained patient and hospital confidentiality.
- Followed specific cleaning schedules based on patient needs.
- Set up beds or other furniture in rooms.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
St. Anthony's Hospital
Lakewood, CO
07.2004 - 09.2006
- Utilized chemicals and cleaning equipment to meet facility's predetermined sanitation and cleanliness quality standards.
- Removed waste paper and other trash from premises to designated area.
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
- Worked with supervisor to design detailed floor maintenance schedules based on floor types and foot traffic.
- Quietly waxed, buffed and vacuumed floors in organization.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Denver Health
Denver, CO
11.2001 - 06.2004
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to promote clean, sanitary environment and reduce odors and debris.
- Practiced established infection control methods to reduce risks to patients, families and medical staff.
- Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
- Utilized chemicals and cleaning equipment to meet facility's predetermined sanitation and cleanliness quality standards.
- Removed waste paper and other trash from premises to designated area.
Environmental
Lutheran Medical Center
Wheat Ridge, CO
09.1995 - 08.1998
- Practiced established infection control methods to reduce risks to patients, families and medical staff.
- Cleaned elevators, glass and planters in public areas.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Removed hazardous and medical waste from exam rooms, treatment rooms and surgery suites to minimize risks to patients and medical personnel.
Skills
- COVID-19 Safety Procedures
- Polishing and Dusting
- Professional and Courteous
- Trash Collection and Disposal
- Rug and Carpet Cleaning
- Multitasking and Prioritizing
- Detail-Oriented
- Restroom Servicing
- Deep Cleaning Protocols
- OSHA Compliance
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Grand River Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2022
Environmental Service Technician
Valley View Hospital
08.2018 - 12.2020
Caregiver
Sunrise Senior Living
11.2017 - 07.2018
Environmental Service Technician
Kindred Healthcare
04.2017 - 11.2017
Environmental Services Housekeeper
St. Anthony's Hospital
10.2016 - 04.2017
Environmental Service Technician
North Suburban Medical Center
04.2015 - 10.2016
Environmental Service Technician
Avista Adventist Hospital/Centura Health
05.2013 - 03.2015
Environmental Service Technician
Platte Valley Medical Center
02.2008 - 07.2010
Environmental Service Technician
Valley View Hospital
09.2006 - 02.2008
Environmental Services Housekeeper
St. Anthony's Hospital
07.2004 - 09.2006
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Denver Health
11.2001 - 06.2004
Environmental
Lutheran Medical Center
09.1995 - 08.1998
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