Environmental Services Aide

Hospital for Special Care • New Britain, CT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs duties that are set forth to keep this facility in the best condition possible to assure patient, public and staff needs as regards housekeeping and all around physical appearance are maintained in the highest standards. At HFSC, we are a family. Each person who is a part of our team of 1,300 employees and volunteers offers unique talents and perspectives. We all believe in keeping the same shared value of making our patients the center of what we do. By combining all of our unique skills and shared values we are able to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients. We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is preferred.
• Have good physical condition.
• Reads, comprehend English and communicate effectively.
• Standing/Walking continuously - up to 8 hours.
• Lift 21-50 pounds-frequently.
• Pull/Push 21-50 pounds-frequently.
• See, hear, touch, smell-frequently.
• Bend, reach, squat, climb-frequently.
• Reach above shoulders-frequently.
• Twist.
• Fine hand manipulation - with one hand-frequently.
• Grasping with both hands-frequently.
• Problem solving.
• Task allows for the application of over learned knowledge and basic follow through on easily identifiable steps.
• Reference materials are available.
• Limited inference is necessary.
• Some selective attention is necessary to complete task.
• Written expression.
• Basic formulation, content, syntax and spelling are adequate to complete the task, only simple sentence or very short paragraph expression is necessary.
• Verbal expression.
• Task allows for limited verbal communication.
• Use of automatic words, jargon and phrases in context are adequate for intelligibility and understanding.
• Reading/Auditory comprehension.
• Task allows for comprehension of only very familiar words and phrases, relies heavily on repetition and 1-step commands.
• Computation.
• Task requires ability to add and subtract two digit numbers.
• Multiple and divide 10's and 100's by 2, 3, 4, 5.
• Perform basic arithmetic operations with coins and bills for the purpose of cashier/petty cash etc.
• Perform operations with measuring units such as cup, quart, foot, yard, ounce, and pound.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and Disinfects patient rooms according to established procedures to include mopping, dust mopping, dusting, vacuuming and cleaning and disinfection of hard surface and textiles.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms according to established procedures.
• Maintains supplies of paper towels, toilet paper, disinfecting wipes, soap and hand sanitizer on the units.
• Cleans common areas and offices according to established procedures.
• Removes and handles trash and biohazardous waste according to established procedures.
• Answers beeper promptly and respond to unit requests in a timely manner.
• Performs routine and terminal clean of isolation rooms adhering to established procedures for infection control.
• Follows Hospital infection prevention procedures as relates to assigned duties and hand hygiene.
• Distributes linen to units and maintains an adequate supply during the day.
• Assists with room set ups or patient moves as assigned.
• Uses tools, chemicals and equipment properly.
• Maintains all safety standards during the course of the workday.
• Is flexible to the demands of the day and performs other duties as supervisor assigns.
• Reports all hazards, defects or quality concerns to supervisor as they are observed.

Benefits

• competitive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED