Environmental Services Aide - VCVH (Per Diem, Variable)

NorthBay Healthcare Corporation•Vacaville, CA

About The Position

At NorthBay Health, the Environmental Services Aide works under the supervision of 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 federal standards for safety, cleanliness, and infection control.

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 events such as fire, earthquake, storm, and flood, as part of the facility team that assures continuation of required services and functions.

Nice To Haves

At least 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, 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 required timeframes.
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 current with hospital and departmental policies and procedures by attending staff meetings and training, and following 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.