Environmental Services Aide I

Rochester Regional Health•Town of Greece, NY

6d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Provides a full range of environmental services which include, but are not limited to, the cleaning of patient care environments through routine cleaning, disinfecting, equipment cleaning, floor/wall cleaning, trash removal and biohazardous waste. Helps maintain a clean, comfortable and secure environment for residents, patients, visitors, and staff. The ES Aide provides support and service to all staff and performs all duties in compliance with specific hospital/skilled nursing facility requirements. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values. Cleaning and disinfecting by Environmental Services is the main defense against serious infections that may linger on surfaces throughout a medical facility. Collaboration between Infection Prevention and Environmental Services staff limits the prospect of disease transmission within the healthcare environment.

Requirements

None

Nice To Haves

Previous environmental services experience is preferred.
Ability to prioritize and follow verbal and written instructions.
Customer service driven.

Responsibilities

Soiled linen removal and collection.
Responsible for trash collection and bathroom cleaning, project cleaning and spill cleanup and/or disinfection.
Responsible for making beds-unoccupied.
Clean occupied patient rooms daily.
Must maintain patient and staff confidentiality.
Dust and wet mopping, additional floor care (as needed).
Maintains furnishings.
Clean offices, waiting rooms, and public areas.
Terminal cleaning of discharged patient rooms. This includes total room preparation from discharge up to when the next patient occupies the room.
Attend/participate in mandatory educational programs as defined by both hospital and departmental policies.
May be exposed to medications and will direct nurse services to address the immediate issue.
Perform other duties as assigned.