Environmental Services Aide

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

About The Position

Maintains a clean, attractive, and safe environment in assigned areas by performing cleaning, transport, equipment-handling, room-setup, trash-removal, and linen-handling duties. Performs general cleaning in patient rooms, offices, hallways, and other assigned facility areas. Distributes supplies to departments and maintains stock levels. Communicates effectively and performs competently to gain the confidence and cooperation of peers and supervisors. Follows local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure sanitization and safety while delivering optimal performance. The role requires knowledge of maintaining a sterile environment, including proper cleaning procedures and equipment. The aide must be able to operate basic environmental services equipment and work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks amid interruptions. This is a night-shift, short-hour position scheduled for eight-hour shifts, with variable days and every-weekend requirements. The position is based at Sutter Roseville Medical Center.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of sterile-environment maintenance, proper cleaning procedures, and cleaning equipment.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions and data.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
Ability to operate basic environmental services equipment, including mechanical floor cleaners, buffers, vacuums, washers, and dryers.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by choosing from established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff members.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain patient rooms, offices, hallways, and other assigned areas.
Perform transport, equipment-handling, room-setup, trash-removal, and linen-handling duties.
Distribute supplies to departments and maintain stock levels.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to maintain sanitization and safety.
Prioritize assignments and complete work within established policies and deadlines.
Communicate and collaborate with team members, supervisors, patients, and other hospital personnel.