Environmental Services Aide - 40 Hours, Evenings
About The Position
The Environmental Services Aide performs housekeeping duties to maintain the facility’s cleanliness, appearance, and standards of care for patients, visitors, and staff. The role cleans and disinfects patient rooms, restrooms, common areas, and offices; maintains unit supplies and linen; handles trash and biohazardous waste; and responds to unit requests. The aide follows infection prevention and safety procedures, uses tools and equipment properly, and reports hazards, defects, or quality concerns to a supervisor. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. The position is located at Hospital for Special Care and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on second shift. Work demands may include indoor and outdoor environments, humidity, wet or cold conditions, poor lighting, noise, odors, hazards, inadequate ventilation, working alone or with others, crowded places, high places, dirt and dust, beeper calls, and exposure to blood-borne pathogens. A flexible schedule is noted.
Requirements
- Good physical condition.
- Ability to read and comprehend English and communicate effectively.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent is 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 such as 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 infection-prevention procedures relevant to assigned duties, including hand hygiene.
- Distribute linen to units and maintain an adequate supply during the day.
- Assist with room setups or patient moves as assigned.
- Use tools, chemicals, and equipment properly and maintain safety standards.
- Adapt to daily demands 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 (HSA) with employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
