Environmental Service Associate

Hartford HealthCare • PA

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About The Position

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information.
• Basic computer skills (including opening/reading email, basic internet use).
• Must have the ability to operate standard cleaning equipment such as carts, burnishers, buffers, auto-machines, vacuum cleaners, wet vacuums and other related equipment as trained.
• Must have the ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and work well with all levels of patients, the public, and other health care workers.
• Exhibits initiative, flexibility and teamwork.
• Works collaboratively with co-workers, nursing and others to enhance the Patient Experience.
• Ability to follow and adhere to all hospital and department policies, procedures and training requirements.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent Work Experience

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of the Housekeeping/Environmental Services manager, performs work of ordinary difficulty and assumes responsibilities in the area of Housekeeping/Environmental Services.
• General cleaning and routine related activities in assigned areas according to the department standards, policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary environment for patients, visitors and hospital personnel.
• Cleans and sanitizes environment by completing daily, cycle, periodic, and project cleaning using appropriate equipment, chemicals and supplies.
• Collects, transports and disposes of municipal, recycled and regulated medical waste.
• As required, segregates and packages waste to comply with all local, state and federal regulations regarding waste management.
• Transports, moves and delivers furniture, equipment and other hospital related items as needed, using carts, hand trucks and dollies, in a safe manner.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees