Environmental Aide I - FT (6:00am-2:00pm) CMC
About The Position
Atlantic Health is seeking a Full-Time Environmental Aide I (Housekeeping) for the Environmental Services Department at Chilton Medical Center. The role involves utilizing appropriate cleaning equipment to clean various areas within the facility, following department policies for cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorization. Responsibilities include cleaning up spills, managing trash and linen, preparing cleaning solutions, handling bio-hazard materials, and performing periodic checks for environmental needs. The position also requires reporting repairs, attending meetings, and handling moderately complex issues. The Environmental Services Aide will also work at the Union Campus and is responsible for cleaning bodily fluids. This role is considered the 'first line of defense against infection' and collaborates with Infection Prevention and Quality Departments.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent required or will obtain within 1 year of employment.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English.
- Solid work history a must.
- Need to meet the fit testing requirement.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in housekeeping in either a hospital or institutional setting or a related field preferred.
- Prior Floor-care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Utilizes appropriate cleaning equipment in cleaning all nursing units, patients' rooms and all other designated facility areas, including the floors, woodwork, sills, vents, sinks, furniture etc.
- Follows the department's policies and procedures on cleaning, disinfecting and deodorization.
- Cleans up major spills when necessary and responds to pages in a timely manner.
- Cleans and restocks housekeeping carts at the end of each shift.
- Removes all trash and linen within the hospital.
- Follows directions carefully for cleaning solution preparations and handling of bio-hazard materials.
- Makes periodic checks for environmental needs in the assigned area.
- Reports any repairs to maintenance.
- Keeps abreast of changes in environmental services by attending monthly department meetings.
- Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
- EVS Aide will also need to work at Union Campus.
- Position includes cleaning of bodily fluids.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
