Environmental Services Aide - Evening Shift- University

Ochsner Health•Lafayette, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This job cleans and services areas such as guest, patient, public, clinical and administrative areas. Responsible for maintaining a clean and aseptic environment. The shift time is from 4:00 pm to 12:30 am. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and speak/understand verbal communication in English in order to follow instructions and perform daily tasks.
Experience in operating environmental services equipment (including dust mop, wet mop, bucket and wringer, spray bottles, and dustpan).
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to read, write and speak / understand verbal communication in English in order to follow instructions and perform daily tasks.
Basic knowledge of housekeeping, cleaning and cleaning equipment/supplies.
Ability to work flexible schedule when needed.
Ability to listen and take direction and complete job tasks with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work with and around chemicals, both acidic and alkaline in nature, including but not limited to butyl ingredients.
Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases.
There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste.
The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent
1 year relevant experience

Responsibilities

Maintains assigned area in a clean and aseptic manner.
Maintains Environmental closet and equipment in a clean, aseptic and orderly manner.
Assists with restock of cafe and bar (where necessary).
Assists with special cleaning projects and room turnover.
Follows all current Joint Commission / CMS regulations pertaining to Environment of Care and Cleaning requirements.
Other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Benefits

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.
Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or [email protected].
This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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