Environmental Aide, Per Diem

Sutter Health • Oakland, CA

1d • $31 - $35

About The Position

The Environmental Aide maintains a clean, attractive, and safe environment in assigned areas by performing cleaning, transport, equipment-handling, room-setup, trash-removal, and linen-handling duties. The role includes general cleaning of patient rooms, offices, hallways, and other facility areas, distributing supplies to departments, and maintaining stock levels. The aide follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to support sanitation and safety, and works to gain the confidence and cooperation of peers and supervisors through effective communication and competent performance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of maintaining a sterile environment, including proper cleaning procedures and use of various equipment.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based data and instructions.
• Written and verbal communication skills to communicate with team members, supervisors, patients, and other hospital personnel.
• Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines within standardized policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate basic environmental-services equipment, including mechanical floor cleaners, buffers, vacuums, washers, and dryers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff members.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain patient rooms, offices, hallways, and other assigned facility areas.
• Perform transport, equipment-handling, room-setup, trash-removal, and linen-handling duties.
• Distribute supplies to departments and maintain stock levels.
• Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure sanitation and safety.
• Communicate effectively and perform competently to build confidence and cooperation with peers and supervisors.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED