Hospital Environmental Services Aide: Full-Time

Hale County Hospital • Greensboro, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Aide cleans patient rooms and support areas and maintains the hospital interior in an attractive, sanitary, and orderly condition. The role includes routine cleaning of entrances, waiting areas, patient areas, and related locations, and using chemicals and supplies in accordance with manufacturer directions and hospital and clinic policies.

The aide works day, evening, night, and weekend shifts as assigned, with little or no supervision. The position also involves assisting visitors, protecting patient confidentiality, following infection-control practices, and attending staff and educational meetings. This job description covers the most significant duties but does not exclude other assignments.

Requirements

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills, normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform under stress when confronted with an emergency.
• Adaptability to performing a variety of duties and changing tasks without loss of efficiency or composure.

Responsibilities

• Clean, dust, vacuum, and mop entranceways, waiting areas, patient areas, and associated locations.
• Use appropriate chemicals and supplies according to manufacturer directions and hospital and clinic policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and neat cart, station, closet, and equipment storage area.
• Work assigned day, evening, night, and weekend shifts with little or no supervision.
• Assist visitors with directions and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Report safety hazards as appropriate.
• Follow infection-control practices, including biohazard waste handling, hand-washing techniques, and standard or isolation precautions.
• Attend staff and educational meetings.
• Adhere to the dress code, attendance requirements, and other company policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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