Environmental Aide LLH

Riverside Health System • Saluda, VA

78d

About The Position

The Environmental Aide performs proper housekeeping and cleaning that meets state requirements, regulatory agency requirements, facility regulatory requirements, RHS Infection Control standards, and Environmental Services policies and procedures. Ensures a neat, clean and safe work environment is maintained. Ensures adequate supplies for cleaning and assists team members with moving equipment, cleaning and beds.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• 1 year prior housekeeping/environmental services experience in a healthcare setting (Preferred)
• Certified Auto External Defibrillator (AED) - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Cleans all assigned areas, including but not limited to resident areas, bathrooms, corridors, public areas, elevators and ancillary areas such as nurses’ stations, laboratories, lounges, locker rooms, etc.
• Uses the correct cleaners for the intended task and labels/stores chemicals safely and properly.
• Restocks supplies and cleans carts daily in order to maintain a smooth flow of operations.
• Demonstrates the ability to terminally clean and keep the assigned area clean in accordance with RHS policies.
• Responds to requests from customers in a positive and timely manner, measured by numbers of complaints and/or compliments registered from residents and an increase in resident satisfaction scores.
• Conveys residents’ concerns to the appropriate departments (e.g. Maintenance, Nursing, Dietary etc.), or the front desk to bring about a successful resolution of the concern in the quickest, safest manner.
• Responsible for assuring safe practices as referenced in the National Patient Safety Goals and in accordance with RHS policies and procedures.
• Performs all cleaning duties in a timely, safe, and thorough manner in compliance with Infection Control Standards.
• Ensures assignments completed in a timely manner ensuring quality/infection control measures are met consistently.
• Ensures assigned areas are cleaned and continuously monitored to maintain highest quality of order/cleanliness in accordance with departmental policies/procedures and schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees