Environmental Service Worker I - Per Diem

NYU Langone Health•Patchogue, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Environmental Service Worker I - Per Diem - Environmental Srvcs - 7:00AM - 3:00PM Varied Days. In this role, the successful candidate serves a diverse population of patients, including those with special needs, at all stages of the life cycle. ESW I demonstrate the ability to deal effectively with various age groups of patients, visitors and staff in order to provide required environmental duties. Communication skills must be demonstrated through age-specific interactions that enhance customer satisfaction.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency in order to follow written work assignments & maintain records
Approximately one to three months experience to gain knowledge of cleaning procedures and equipment use and maintenance.
Continued education through appropriate seminars, workshops, participation in departmental meetings, inservices & attention to NYU policy.
Good interpersonal skills demonstrable in interactions with staff, administrators, patients and visitors.

Responsibilities

Report to Supervisor for assignment.
Obtain cleaning equipment and insure all cleaning items are in place.
Proceed to destination and introduce self to patient/visitors/employees and briefly explain your assignment.
Ensure 7 Step Cleaning procedure is completed.
Follow 7 Step Cleaning Procedure in vacated patient area including bed sanitizing ensuring linen is clean, neat and in excellent condition.
Visually inspects area upon completion of cleaning to ensure appropriate levels of cleaning and neatness have been achieved.
Obtains cleaning supplies and cleaning chemicals to complete assignments.
Stock closet/cart with needed supplies/chemicals to complete required assignments.
Maintains cart in neat clean orderly condition.
Ensures that Environmental cart is not blocking any fire doors.
Follow manufacturer guidelines when using chemicals.
Ensures all chemicals are secured when leaving the area.
Maintains cart in working order.
Reports unsafe equipment and products to supervisor.
Utilizes AIDET with each patient, visitor and staff encounter.
Promotes and projects the hospitals service standards in their daily job tasks.
Promotes a positive patient experience during all patient encounters.
Demonstrate competencies related to the 7 step room cleaning procedure.