Environmental Aide - Stone County Surgery
About The Position
The Environmental Aide I is responsible for maintaining a safe and clean environment within the hospital. This includes utilizing equipment and supplies to ensure cleanliness, responding to emergencies and hazardous material spills, and operating laundry equipment. The role involves completing routine cleaning assignments, maintaining infection control standards, performing various cleaning tasks in patient rooms and other areas, and managing laundry processes. The Aide is expected to work independently, manage time effectively, communicate with their supervisor, and adhere to hospital policies and procedures. Effective communication and a positive public image are also key aspects of this role, along with maintaining patient confidentiality and attending required education.
Requirements
- Must be able to read, write, and perform simple math.
- Previous related experience is desirable.
- Concern for detail cleaning and attention is required.
- Good vision is required.
- Must be able to report to work fit for duty and free of any adverse effects of illegal drugs, medical marijuana, prescription medication, and/or alcohol.
- Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with other individuals.
Nice To Haves
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
Responsibilities
- Utilizes equipment, supplies, and warning signs to ensure a clean, safe environment.
- Responds appropriately in emergency codes and situations.
- Responds appropriately to hazardous material spills.
- Operates laundry equipment following set guidelines to ensure a clean, safe environment.
- Completes routine cleaning assignments thoroughly and within deadlines.
- Completes discharges using time management skills.
- Maintains infection control and safe work habits.
- Performs wet/dry mop procedures correctly.
- Cleans patient rooms, toilets, ancillary areas, support areas, offices, windows, doors, blinds, and maintains laundry cleanliness as scheduled.
- Performs terminal cleaning as assigned.
- Washes linen, maintains wash room areas, and provides a clean and productive flow of linen to finishing departments.
- Weighs and sorts soiled linen for proper wash load.
- Properly maintains chemical supply to washers and reports problems as they occur.
- Works independently, with evidence of time management.
- Keeps supervisor informed.
- Remains accessible at all times and notifies supervisor when leaving assigned area.
- Reads memorandums and initials as posted on departmental bulletin boards.
- Utilizes cost containment practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Follows hospital and department policy.
- Meets WRMC’s attendance expectations as defined in the Human Resources Policy/Procedure Manual.
- Adheres to WRMC’s Dress Code Policy.
- Communicates effectively at all levels.
- Uses AIDET in approaching all customers.
- Maintains positive public image.
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
- Attends all required education.
- Attends 75% of departmental meetings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
