Environmental Services Aide - 2nd Shift

Loretto Hospital•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Loretto Hospital is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services Aide to join its Environmental Services Department. Reporting to the Director Environmental Services, the aide is responsible for cleaning all areas of the hospital and helping maintain a safe, comfortable, and sanitary environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The role requires professional conduct, attention to infection-control and safety practices, appropriate use of equipment, and respectful interaction with patients and visitors. The aide may be assigned to work days, evenings, or nights.

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
One year of operations experience and training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer skills, including facsimile, email, and paper management.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned tasks professionally and uphold the integrity of the Environmental Services Department.
Clean patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, and stairways.
Complete work assignments in a timely manner.
Use and maintain equipment properly.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Provide directions to visitors when requested and introduce oneself to patients, families, and visitors.
Report safety hazards as appropriate and observe safety precautions.
Transport trash and hazardous waste to the appropriate disposal area.
Replenish supplies.
Follow infection-control practices, including handwashing, standard precautions, and isolation precautions.
Participate in performance-improvement activities and maintain established quality standards.
Work independently with normal supervision.
Maintain age-specific safety precautions for pediatric and elderly patients and visitors.
Understand and follow the hospital’s compliance standards and stay informed about applicable federal, state, and hospital regulations, laws, and policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.