Environmental Services Aide

Sheridan Memorial Hospital • Sheridan, WY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Aide cleans all areas of Sheridan Memorial Hospital, maintaining a clean, neat, and sanitary environment. The role includes routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical and public areas, restrooms, corridors, elevators, and stairways, along with floor cleaning and maintenance. The aide stocks cleaning supplies and essential items, uses appropriate chemicals and techniques, transports trash and hazardous waste for disposal, and follows infection-control and safety practices. The position may be assigned to day, evening, or night shifts and requires working independently with normal supervision. Aides may be trained or cross-trained throughout the facility to help meet staffing and workload needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions using common sense.
• Ability to address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals.
• Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment when exposed to blood or body fluids, infectious disease, or hazardous waste.
• Completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Nice To Haves

• NVCI Training.
• Knowledge of additional languages.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned duties professionally and uphold the integrity of the Support Services Department.
• Clean patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, and stairways.
• Maintain and clean carpet, tile, brick, and concrete flooring.
• Keep assigned areas stocked with cleaning supplies, paper products, and other necessary items; notify the Manager when supplies need to be ordered.
• Use chemicals, supplies, and cleaning techniques according to procedures and manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Complete work assignments in a timely manner and prioritize tasks.
• Assist visitors with directions when requested and introduce self to patients, families, and visitors.
• Train or cross-train in facility areas as needed to support workload requirements during staffing shortages or vacations.
• Report safety hazards and observe safety precautions.
• Transport trash and hazardous waste to the appropriate disposal area.
• Follow infection-control practices, including handwashing, standard precautions, and isolation precautions.
• Participate in performance-improvement activities and maintain established quality standards.
• Work the assigned day, evening, or night shift and perform duties independently with normal supervision.

What This Job Offers

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