Environmental Services Aide - NBMC (Per Diem, Variable)

NorthBay Health•Fairfield, CA

8d•$28 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Aide works under the supervision of Environmental Services Supervisors and at the direction of the Director. The role completes assigned cleaning tasks and work assignments in accordance with municipal, county, state, and federal safety, cleanliness, and infection-control standards. The position is per diem with variable scheduling.

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 concerning responses to disasters and occurrences such as fires, earthquakes, storms, and floods, as part of the facility team that ensures 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, general public spaces, and floors in a healthcare environment is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned duties 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.
Communicate with patients, visitors, staff, and leaders in a friendly, respectful, complete, and accurate verbal and non-verbal manner.
Comply with infection-prevention policies, including hand hygiene, universal precautions, and proper donning and doffing of apparel and equipment 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.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to eligibility requirements.
Life, disability, and long-term care coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, subject to eligibility requirements.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match, subject to eligibility requirements.
Education reimbursement for eligible roles.
Professional development and training programs.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness programs.
Recognition programs.
Shift differentials.
Market-based compensation review and increases, subject to approval and organizational performance.