Environmental Services Aide
About The Position
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, part of Hartford HealthCare, is a 122-bed community hospital in Torrington, Connecticut. The Environmental Services Aide works under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping/Environmental Services manager and performs routine housekeeping and environmental services work in assigned areas. The role maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for patients, visitors, and hospital personnel by following department standards, policies, and procedures. The aide performs daily, cycle, periodic, and project cleaning using appropriate equipment, chemicals, and supplies. The role also involves collecting, transporting, and disposing of municipal, recycled, and regulated medical waste; segregating and packaging waste as required by applicable regulations; and safely moving or delivering furniture, equipment, and other hospital-related items. Other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Speak, read, write, and understand English.
- Communicate effectively and understand oral and written instructions.
- Have basic computer skills, including opening and reading email and basic internet use.
- Be able to operate standard cleaning equipment, such as carts, burnishers, buffers, automatic machines, vacuum cleaners, and wet vacuums, after training.
- Remain calm in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
- Communicate effectively and work well with patients, the public, and other health care workers.
- Exhibit initiative, flexibility, and teamwork.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Clean and sanitize assigned areas according to department standards, policies, and procedures.
- Perform daily, cycle, periodic, and project cleaning using appropriate equipment, chemicals, and supplies.
- Collect, transport, and dispose of municipal, recycled, and regulated medical waste.
- Segregate and package waste as required to comply with local, state, and federal waste-management regulations.
- Safely transport, move, and deliver furniture, equipment, and other hospital-related items using carts, hand trucks, and dollies.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
- Opportunities for career development and growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
