Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Key Qualification
Accomplishments and Skills
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Tiona Sutton

Philadelphia

Summary

To obtain a position as an Environmental Services Associate where I can utilize my commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety in a healthcare environment, contributing to infection prevention and positive patient outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Environment Service Associate

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
08.2015 - Current
  • Maintain daily cleaning and distribution of supplies to areas assigned in accordance with the Environmental Services Department.
  • Patient Room Cleaning: Cleaning and sanitizing surfaces, high-touch areas (door handles, light switches), floors, and windows. Making beds and changing linens. Restocking soap, paper towels, and toiletries.
  • Common Areas: Cleaning waiting rooms, lobbies, hallways, nursing stations, and restrooms.
  • Infection Control: Using specific chemicals and following strict protocols for disinfection. Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Waste Management: Properly disposing of regular trash, recyclables, and biohazardous/medical waste.
  • Laundry Services: Collecting, washing, folding, and distributing linens, gowns, and uniforms.
  • Specialized Cleaning: Terminal cleaning (detailed) of Operating Rooms (OR) and other critical clinical areas.
  • Support Services: Responding to spills and urgent cleaning requests. Assisting with moving furniture or equipment. Ordering non-clinical supplies. Directly interacting with patients by greeting patients and visitors of all ages for patient satisfaction through quality cleaning and courteousness.

Housekeeper

Doubletree By Hilton Hotel
05.2010 - 08.2015
  • Cleaning & Sanitizing: Vacuum, sweep, mop floors; dust and polish furniture; clean and sanitize bathrooms (toilets, showers, sinks, mirrors).
  • Bedding: Strip used linens, make beds with fresh sheets, and replace towels.
  • Restocking: Replenish toiletries (soap, shampoo), coffee supplies, tissues, drinking glasses, and other amenities.
  • Waste Removal: Empty trash cans and replace liners.
  • Security: Uphold guest confidentiality and hotel security standards, respecting "do not disturb" signs.
  • Laundry: Sort, wash, dry, fold, and iron linens, towels, and uniforms.
  • Stocking: Keep housekeeping carts and floor closets stocked with supplies.

Maintenance & Reporting

  • Maintenance Issues: Report broken appliances, damaged furniture, or malfunctioning fixtures to the maintenance department.
  • Lost & Found: Handle and report lost items found in rooms.

Common Areas & Additional Duties


Teamwork: Collaborate with housekeeping teams and communicate room status updates.

Common Area: Clean lobbies, hallways, elevators, fitness centers, and restaurants.

  • Guest Services: Respond to guest requests (extra pillows, towels) and deliver/retrieve loan items (irons).

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Simon Gratz High School
06.2008

Skills

  • Infection control
  • Patient room cleaning
  • Waste management
  • Terminal cleaning
  • High-touch surface disinfection
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) usage
  • Specialized cleaning techniques
  • Linen management
  • Supply replenishment
  • Environmental sanitation
  • Emergency cleaning response
  • Furniture and equipment handling
  • Chemical safety protocols
  • Common area maintenance
  • Laundry operations
  • Customer service interaction
  • Team collaboration skills
  • Safety compliance standards

Key Qualification

  • Seven years of functional knowledge in the hospitality industry
  • Hands on experience training staff in housekeeping
  • In depth knowledge of supervising staff to ensure cleanliness and tidiness of premises
  • Proficient in responding to guests’ queries and resolving problems efficiently
  • Inspecting Rooms and Public spaces to meet the standards of the hotel

Accomplishments and Skills

  • Promoted from Housekeeper to Inspector within first year of employment
  • Train new employees in the housekeeping department
  • Open and close shift for management when deemed necessary
  • Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks with strong attention to detail

Timeline

Environment Service Associate

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
08.2015 - Current

Housekeeper

Doubletree By Hilton Hotel
05.2010 - 08.2015

High School Diploma - undefined

Simon Gratz High School
Tiona Sutton