Environmental Services Assistant PRN

HCA Healthcare • Tamarac, FL

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About The Position

The Environmental Services Assistant performs general cleaning throughout the hospital campus, including patient rooms, office space, and the cafeteria. The role requires knowledge of sanitary precautions and safe procedures for using industrial cleaning agents and equipment, as well as proper handling and disposal of hazardous and biological waste, blood, and body fluids. Cleaning services are provided with consideration for patients and their families and visitors. The employee follows hospital and departmental housekeeping policies, respects patient rights by announcing themselves before entering patient rooms, and protects and maintains equipment and supplies. Biohazardous waste must be handled according to departmental and Infection Control procedures, including tying off or taping red bags as required.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and converse in English.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two years of experience providing environmental services in a healthcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning tasks throughout the hospital campus, including patient rooms, office space, and the cafeteria.
• Provide cleaning services with consideration for patients, their families, and visitors.
• Follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures related to housekeeping.
• Announce yourself before entering a patient's room to observe patient rights.
• Use supplies sparingly, account for them accurately, and protect and maintain equipment and other physical assets.
• Handle biohazardous waste according to departmental and Infection Control procedures, including tying off or taping red bags as required.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous and biological waste, blood, and body fluids properly.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed