Environmental Services Aide - FT - Ridgewood Manor Health and Rehabilitation

Vitruvian Health•Ridgewood, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs various tasks to provide a clean environment for our patients. This role involves maintaining cleanliness in patient rooms, bathrooms, dining areas, and other common spaces within a health and rehabilitation center. The position requires adherence to cleaning schedules, infection control standards, and proper use of chemicals and equipment. The Environmental Services Aide is expected to treat patients and their belongings with dignity and respect, recognizing patient rights while performing duties.

Requirements

A high school diploma or its equivalent preferred.
On-the-job training provided.
Ability to work quickly and effectively without having to return and correct errors.
Associate will be exposed to various chemicals and must be able to operate housekeeping equipment.
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Must be able to reach above shoulder height.
Must be able to push/pull up to 20 feet.
Must have hand manipulation skills (grasping, handling).
Must be able to perform tasks involving twisting, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and balancing.
Must be able to stand for 6 hours and walk for 2 hours consecutively during an 8-hour day.
Must be able to communicate effectively (talking, hearing, sight).

Responsibilities

Sweep, damp mop, and wet mop tile floors.
Occasionally spray buff, strip, or wax floors, following center procedure, including the use of wet floor signs.
Report to supervisor any carpeted areas that need cleaning or spot removal.
Vacuum carpeted rooms as applicable.
Dust/damp clean surfaces in patient rooms (furniture, bed frames, windowsills, etc.) following center procedure, including the use of wet floor signs.
Empty trash cans, clean exterior, clean interior, and replace can liner with a clean one.
Clean bathroom sinks, fixtures, and toilets, following center procedure.
Clean glass surfaces such as mirrors, pictures, and windows.
Clean behind and underneath furnishings.
Move furniture to clean behind/underneath, according to center procedures.
Turn bed mattresses after cleaning.
Clean dining area after breakfast and lunch; wipe tables, sweep, mop, etc.
Change soiled privacy curtains and draperies for the outside windows as needed.
Remove and rehang curtains and draperies for the outside windows, using a ladder.
Sweep outside porches, walkways, etc., pick up any trash not properly disposed.
Follow cleaning schedules as set by supervisor.
Follow infection control standards while performing cleaning.
Use isolation techniques (gowns, gloves, special cleaning, etc.) as needed.
Recognize patient rights while cleaning patient rooms.
Treat patients and their belongings with dignity and respect.
Safeguard chemicals used, keeping chemicals either locked or in sight.
Follow precautions as stated on MSDS for chemicals used.
Assist in the proper care and use of housekeeping equipment, supplies, and storage areas.
Clean and properly store equipment used at the end of each shift, following set procedures.
Inspect equipment prior to use to provide for safe operation.
Report to Maintenance Department any equipment repairs needed throughout the center.
Maintain adequate supplies (soap, lotion, paper towels, toilet tissue, etc.) in bathrooms throughout center.
Prevent/remove wax/dirt build-up in corners, around baseboards, or in doorways.
Participate in Nursing Center surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.
Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast on changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required.
Attend and participate in mandatory in-services.
Honor patient’s rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
Comply with Corporate Compliance Program.
Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.
Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
Follow established safety procedures when performing job tasks and/or working with equipment.
Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.
Comply with all Privacy and Security programs.
Communicate well with patients and family members providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to family/visitors/patients and responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.