Environmental Serv Aide PRN

Sullivan County Community Hospital•Sullivan, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Serv Aide performs housekeeping and environmental cleaning duties to help maintain a safe, clean environment throughout the hospital and clinics. Duties include cleaning floors, surfaces, beds, furniture, walls, and windows; emptying trash; replenishing supplies; and following department procedures and infection-control standards. The role may involve cleaning specialty areas such as Obstetrics, ICU, and surgical suites, and safely transporting biohazardous waste. The aide also responds to pages, works with other EVS technicians, and keeps carts and work areas clean and orderly. Introductory training is provided, followed by semi-annual training. The position involves repetitive cleaning throughout the workday, following specific instructions with minimal individual judgment, and using assigned chemicals, supplies, tools, and equipment correctly. Working conditions include a well-lit, well-ventilated area, possible exposure to heavily soiled areas and infectious or contaminated materials, standing, stooping, moving furniture, and minor lifting. Schedule varies as needed.

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 and follow specific instructions with minimal need for individual judgment.
Ability to demonstrate correct use of assigned chemicals, supplies, tools, and equipment.
Ability to practice body mechanics principles from initial training.
Ability to work in a well-lit area with good ventilation and handle possible exposure to heavily soiled areas and infectious or contaminated materials.
Ability to stand, stoop, move furniture, and perform minor lifting.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform cleaning duties to maintain a safe, clean environment throughout the hospital and clinics.
Clean and wash floors; vacuum and dust areas, including 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 complete other cleaning duties as assigned.
Replenish supplies and carts as trained, and leave carts and work areas clean and neat.
Identify areas needing 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 appropriate 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 cooperatively with other EVS technicians to meet hospital cleaning expectations.
Answer and prioritize pages promptly, respond courteously and politely, and note required actions.
Practice body mechanics principles learned in training.