Environmental Associate

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

3d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Environmental Services, the Environmental Associate performs a variety of duties using equipment and supplies to maintain cleanliness and meet department standards in environmental areas. The role supports a safe, sanitary patient-care environment and follows department and hospital policies and procedures. Employees are expected to understand and share the YNHHS Vision, support its Mission, and demonstrate its Values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion.

Requirements

• Six months of demonstrated customer-service-related work experience.
• Successfully complete the Environmental Services Department training program and demonstrate competence in all duties.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math, including reading instructional materials and labels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the patient-care team, and to coordinate diverse responsibilities.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift up to 40 pounds as required for assigned tasks.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 30–40 pounds, bend frequently, push and pull work carts, and stand throughout the shift.
• Ability to use proper body mechanics.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow department procedures to maintain a safe environment, prepare equipment and supplies, correct observed issues, complete scheduled assignments, report unfinished work and discrepancies, label chemical containers correctly, return cleaning tools at shift end, and keep the porter closet orderly.
• Clean and maintain environmental areas, including vents, furniture, doors, walls, surfaces, interior windows, bathrooms, floors, and trash receptacles; refill dispensers; collect and replace sharps containers; and perform unit-specific tasks.
• Clean mattresses, bed frames, and room equipment after patient discharge, remove equipment as needed, and prepare rooms for the next admission.
• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets standards.
• Collect and transport recycling and confidential documents to appropriate storage facilities, assist with breaking down cardboard, and transport medical waste and sharps containers to the designated holding room.
• Ensure confidential paper containers are locked after document removal.
• Handle and dispose of medical waste, sharps, and spill-cleanup materials according to required precautions; close and latch chute doors; place tied trash and linen bags in the appropriate chutes; respond promptly to spills and safety issues; and reline hampers and trash cans.
• Support timely patient-room turnaround, anticipate discharges when planning work, and accurately maintain bed availability information in the IVR bed management system.
• Complete assigned duties accurately and on time, and perform work in support of patient-care team goals and departmental and hospital policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed