Environmental Service Aide

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.•Beckley, WV

21h

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor, the Environmental Service Aide performs a variety of cleaning duties for the hospital, clinic, and/or office. Duties include cleaning walls, floors, equipment, bath areas, furniture, ceilings, elevators, staircases, windows and blinds, restrooms, vents, and light fixtures using universal precautions and appropriate equipment. The aide is responsible for maintaining confidential patient information. The role includes routine and periodic cleaning, sanitizing, floor and carpet care, equipment upkeep, waste and recycling collection, and assistance with room and event setup. The aide follows safety, exposure-control, infection-prevention, and sanitation procedures, and works with nursing staff, supervisors, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support a clean and safe environment.

Requirements

Successful completion of the ARH Housekeeping Orientation Program (32 hours) is required upon hire.
Ability to follow cleaning, sanitation, and infection-prevention procedures.
Ability to safely use housekeeping equipment, supplies, and cleaning chemicals.
Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Effective communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to maintain professionalism when interacting with patients, visitors, and staff.
Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail and efficiency.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Knowledge of housekeeping and environmental services practices preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with nursing staff and supervisors to prioritize cleaning of occupied patient rooms, inspect vacant rooms, and respond to emergency cleaning situations such as spills.
Clean patient rooms daily, including damp mopping or vacuuming floors, spot cleaning stains, dusting furniture and surfaces, removing debris, emptying and relining wastebaskets, and cleaning walls and windows.
Clean and sanitize patient and public restrooms using appropriate chemicals and procedures, and replenish paper products and soap dispensers as needed.
Periodically deep-clean high surfaces, ceiling and lighting fixtures, vents, doors, showers, and restroom fixtures to remove dust, dirt, and mineral deposits.
Dry mop, damp mop, or machine scrub corridors, elevator landings, stairwells, and other assigned areas according to established schedules.
Perform carpet care activities, including bonnet cleaning, extraction cleaning, and routine maintenance as assigned.
Inspect environmental services equipment upon checkout and return, clean equipment routinely, and report needed repairs or maintenance.
Assist with meeting and event setup, hanging curtains, waste collection, hazardous waste removal, recycling collection, and cleaning trash containers.
Maintain hard-surface flooring and carpeted areas throughout the facility.
Assist with room setup and ensure equipment is clean and in proper working condition.
Attend required safety training programs and demonstrate knowledge of general, departmental, and job-specific safety responsibilities.
Comply with hospital Exposure Control Plans, including Bloodborne Pathogen and Airborne Pathogen standards.
Promote effective working relationships and contribute as a productive member of the department and interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Treat patients, families, visitors, and coworkers with respect, courtesy, and professionalism; maintain a positive, customer service-oriented attitude and support departmental and organizational goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.