Discharge Environmental Service Associate
Yale New Haven Health•New Haven, CT
•Onsite
About The Position
Under the direction of the Supervisor of Environmental Services, performs a variety of duties using various equipment and supplies to maintain established cleanliness and meet acceptable department standards of environmental areas.
Requirements
- Six months demonstrated customer service related work experience required.
- Must successfully complete a training program provided by the Environmental Services Department and achieve competence in all duties.
- Excellent Customer Service and communication skills.
- Ability to read, write and perform basic math.
- Ability to work independently.
- Able to perform as part of the patient care team.
Responsibilities
- Follows department procedures to ensure a safe environment.
- Sets up equipment and ready for use with necessary supplies.
- Performs housekeeping tasks to ensure the sanitary condition of all areas.
- Keeps ceiling and wall vents free of dust (high dusting)
- Performs various trash removal duties to provide a clean and sanitary environment.
- Collects recycling waste (cardboard, fiber, bottles/cans/plastic, confidential documents)
- Follows proper protocol to ensure safe handling and disposal of contaminated items.
- Handles and disposes medical waste and sharps observing all required precautions.
- Maintains bed management system for room availability.
- Works to achieve patient room turnaround is accomplished within standard time.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
