Environmental Services Aide - 40 Hours, Evenings

Hospital for Special Care • New Britain, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Aide performs housekeeping and related duties to keep the facility in the best possible condition and maintain high standards for the physical environment serving patients, visitors, and staff. The role cleans and disinfects patient rooms, restrooms, common areas, and offices; handles waste and linen; responds to unit requests; and supports room setups and patient moves. The aide follows established procedures for infection prevention, safety, and proper use of tools, chemicals, and equipment, and performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

• Good physical condition.
• Ability to read and comprehend English and communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, including mopping, dust mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and cleaning and disinfecting hard surfaces and textiles.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms according to established procedures.
• Maintain unit supplies of paper towels, toilet paper, disinfecting wipes, soap, and hand sanitizer.
• Clean common areas and offices according to established procedures.
• Remove and handle trash and biohazardous waste according to established procedures.
• Answer beeper calls promptly and respond to unit requests in a timely manner.
• Perform routine and terminal cleaning of isolation rooms while following infection-control procedures.
• Follow hospital infection-prevention procedures relevant to assigned duties, including hand hygiene.
• Distribute linen to units and maintain adequate supplies during the day.
• Assist with room setups or patient moves as assigned.
• Use tools, chemicals, and equipment properly and maintain safety standards throughout the workday.
• Adapt to the demands of the day and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Report observed hazards, defects, or quality concerns to the supervisor.

Benefits

• Employer-subsidized medical and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match of up to 6%
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Employee wellness programs
• Access to an onsite fitness and aquatics center
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee recognition and appreciation initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed