Environmental Services Aide - NBMC (Per Diem, Variable)

NorthBay Healthcare Corporation • Fairfield, CA

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About The Position

At NorthBay Health, the Environmental Services Aide works under the supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisors and at the direction of the Director. The aide completes assigned tasks and work assignments in accordance with municipal, county, state, and federally mandated standards for safety, cleanliness, and infection control.

The role involves routine cleaning assignments, communicating pertinent information and unresolved issues, interacting respectfully with patients, visitors, staff, and leaders, and following infection prevention practices. The aide also handles chemicals and linen properly, prioritizes duties in response to changing demands, safely operates assigned equipment, and maintains compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. The aide supports organizational standards required by The Joint Commission, Patient Safety, and the Department of Health Services, operates UV disinfection equipment as assigned, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, peers, and colleagues.
• Ability to follow complex instructions involving task lists and duties covering an assigned work period.
• Ability to learn and retain department and facility training for responding to disasters and occurrences such as fire, earthquake, storm, flood, and other disasters, as part of the facility team that assures continuation of required services and functions.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year of experience in the industrial janitorial industry is preferred.
• Experience with cleaning procedures and janitorial equipment for cleaning patient rooms, exam rooms, restrooms, general public spaces, and floors in a healthcare environment is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned duties, tasks, and routine daily cleaning assignments according to training, established standard work, and time requirements.
• Communicate pertinent information, problems, and unresolved issues to a Lead or Supervisor, and accurately complete and maintain required documentation.
• Interact with patients, visitors, staff, and leaders using friendly, respectful, complete, and accurate verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Comply with infection prevention policies, including proper hand hygiene, universal precautions, and donning and doffing apparel and equipment required for sterile areas.
• Handle, label, use, dilute, store, and dispose of chemicals according to manufacturer instructions and department policies.
• Handle soiled and clean linen according to assigned standard work.
• Prioritize assigned duties and respond effectively to changing demands in assigned work areas.
• Safely operate equipment according to training and established standard work.
• Maintain effective communication and interpersonal working relationships.
• Stay compliant with hospital and departmental policies and procedures through staff meetings, training, posted memos, schedules, and verbal or written instructions.
• Assist department and facility leadership in meeting or exceeding organizational standards required by The Joint Commission, Patient Safety, and the Department of Health Services.
• Operate UV disinfection equipment according to training and standard work when assigned by a supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous shift differentials available for evenings, nights, and weekends.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED