Environmental Aide II

Summa Western Reserve Hospital•Akron, OH

37d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits. Summary: Performs a wide variety of specialized and routine cleaning functions throughout the hospital and the professional office building, including functions requiring specialized machines and techniques.

Requirements

Ability to understand and follow directions.
Ability to work well within a team environment: by accepting and offering honest and constructive feedback; by supporting team goals and encouraging other team members; and by collaborating with patient care team members to consolidate work, solve problems, create new and/or reduce costs
Ability to create a patient care environment which is focused on the needs and expectations of the patient, our customer, mission, vision and values
Ability to take initiative to contribute beyond the scope of formal duties (e.g., suggesting innovative ideas and providing feedback on a team's direction)
Exposure to odors, feces, blood, etc.
Exposure to blood and body fluids and sharps; risks of falls, strains, contagious diseases, etc.
Frequent exposure to risks of falls, strains, contagious diseases, etc.
Frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals
Ability to use all methods of communication, including electronic methods, as described in the Environmental Policies and Procedures Manual
Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity
Heavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or ten to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.
Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time, and on feet during entire shift performing medium to heavy moving to include frequent pushing, pulling of loaded carts, furniture, and lifting of patients, cleaning equipment, and materials.

Responsibilities

Performs a wide variety of specialized and routine cleaning functions throughout the hospital and the professional office building, including functions requiring specialized machines and techniques.