Environmental Services Aide-Floor Care - Kenner - Full Time

Ochsner Health • Kenner, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Environmental Services Supervisor, and as a member of a work team, this job performs project cleaning activities, and support activities in patient, clinical, public and administrative areas. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• None
• Experience operating Environmental Service equipment. Equipment includes, Automatic Scrubber, Battery Burnisher, Electrical Burnisher, All Purpose Matador, and Carpet Extractor
• Ability to lift between 35 and 100 pounds and push/pull carts weighing up to 500 pounds.
• Capacity to stand, walk, bend, and kneel continuously for an entire 8-hour shift.
• Capability to safely navigate busy hospital corridors and elevators with
• Ability to read, write and speak / understand verbal communication in English in order to follow instructions and perform daily tasks.
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping, cleaning and cleaning equipment/supplies.
• Ability to work flexible schedule when needed.
• Ability to listen and take direction and complete job tasks with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Health care or hotel experience

Responsibilities

• Waste Segregation: Knowledge of how to distinguish between regular trash, recyclables, biohazardous waste (red bags), sharps (needles) and linen.
• Exhibits effective judgment and decision making.
• The skills to assist with cleaning projects and to work as a team.
• Assumes responsibility for attendance/punctuality and personal appearance.
• Ability to safely operate trash compactors, balers, and floor cleaning machinery.
• Other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Benefits

• The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED