Environmental Serv Aide PRN

Sullivan County Community Hospital•Sullivan, IN

About The Position

The Environmental Serv Aide performs cleaning and housekeeping duties to help maintain a safe, clean environment throughout the hospital and clinics. The role involves repetitive cleaning tasks performed throughout the workday, following specific instructions and departmental procedures with minimal need for individual judgment. Introductory training is provided, followed by semi-annual training. The aide uses assigned cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment appropriately and applies body mechanics principles learned in training. The work takes place in a well-lit, well-ventilated area. The aide may encounter heavily soiled areas and handle infectious or contaminated materials. Physical demands include standing, stooping, moving furniture throughout the workday, and minor lifting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Reading comprehension and writing skills.
CPR certification.
Knowledge of policies, procedures, safety regulations, infection-control standards, and Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) standards.
Ability to perform repetitive cleaning operations throughout the workday.
Ability to follow specific instructions with minimal need for individual judgment.
Ability to demonstrate correct use of assigned chemicals, supplies, and tools.
Ability to practice body mechanics principles learned in training.
Ability to stand, stoop, and move furniture throughout the workday; minor lifting is required.
Ability to work in heavily soiled areas and handle infectious and contaminated material.

Nice To Haves

Some experience in health care, business, or domestic house cleaning.

Responsibilities

Perform cleaning duties throughout the hospital and clinics to maintain a safe, clean environment.
Clean and wash floors, vacuum, and dust areas including over doors, windows, light fixtures, tables, and desks.
Empty trash cans according to training.
Perform checkout procedures, which may include wiping beds, mattresses, and pillows.
Clean inside and outside of bed stands and over-bed tables.
Follow the 7-step procedure when cleaning assigned areas.
Clean assigned areas daily according to departmental procedures and standards, and perform other cleaning duties as assigned.
Replenish supplies and carts as trained, and leave the cart and work area clean and neat.
Identify areas requiring additional cleaning and report them to the director or lead person.
Use heavy cleaning equipment, including commercial vacuums, large mops, and wringers, as well as assigned chemicals and supplies.
Wash walls and windows using a variety of cleaning equipment and supplies.
Perform specialized cleaning to meet sanitation and infection-control standards in areas such as Obstetrics, ICU, and surgical suites.
Transport biohazardous trash safely and promptly to the proper storage area.
Work with other EVS technicians to meet the hospital's cleaning expectations.
Answer and prioritize pages promptly, respond courteously and politely, and note required actions.
Practice body mechanics principles from initial training.