Environmental Aide, Per Diem

Sutter Health•Oakland, CA

About The Position

The Environmental Aide maintains a clean, attractive, and safe environment in assigned areas at Sutter Health’s ABSMC-Summit Campus. The role performs general cleaning, sanitizing, transport, equipment-handling, room-setup, trash-removal, and linen-handling duties in patient rooms, offices, hallways, and other facility areas. The aide also distributes supplies and maintains stock levels. The position helps prevent the spread of infection by sanitizing clinical and non-clinical spaces, safely handling and disposing of waste, keeping supplies and equipment organized, and following established safety and sanitation procedures. It may also involve retrieving or updating patient electronic health records and completing related documentation, inventory records, spill records, and incident reports. The role requires effective communication, time management, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. This is a per diem/casual, non-exempt position with a varied schedule. Weekend work is required every other weekend. The posted pay range is $31.16 to $34.87 per hour. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Knowledge of maintaining a sterile environment, proper cleaning procedures, and various equipment.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, 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 the ability to prioritize assignments and meet 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 amid 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

Perform basic cleaning functions in assigned areas according to established schedules and procedures.
Sanitize public areas and private rooms in clinical and non-clinical environments to help prevent the spread of infection.
Keep the housekeeping cart, closet, storeroom, and work environment clean and organized; store cleaning supplies and chemicals properly.
Remove, transport, and dispose of regular, biohazard, sharps, chemotherapy, and other waste safely according to established procedures.
Complete routine and priority tasks within departmental time frames.
Distribute supplies to departments and maintain stock levels.
May retrieve, enter, and revise patient electronic health records.
Prepare accurate job-related documentation, including spill records, inventory records, and incident reports as required.
Clean and disinfect equipment after use and inspect it for proper working order; report deficiencies to the supervisor.
Follow department safety and sanitation standards, including proper use of chemicals and personal protective equipment.
Perform job responsibilities in accordance with department policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively in an environment with interruptions.