Environmental Services Associate-P/D-Milford Campus

Yale-New Haven Health • Milford, CT

101d

About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients. Under the direction of the EVS Supervisor, performs daily cleaning of patient rooms, nursing stations, lounges, restrooms, offices, clinic areas, corridors, stairwells, elevators, and any other assigned area. Clean in accordance with the standard cleaning and infection control procedures of Sodexho Marriott Services and Bridgeport Hospital.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to understand and speak English at a level that allows for safe efficient performance of assigned duties.
• Must pass all pre-employment screenings as required by the client.
• Must demonstrate ability to use supplies, tools and equipment properly without waste or neglect.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Successful completion of department orientation.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
• High and low dusting. Dusts horizontal and vertical surfaces.
• Empties trash receptacles, removes trash, and relines container.
• Damp wipes/disinfects furniture and surfaces.
• Cleans and polishes bathroom and bathroom fixtures.
• Dry mops or vacuums floors.
• Wet mops/disinfects floors.
• Burnishes/Refinishes floors.
• Cleans wall surfaces and windows.
• Polishes metallic surfaces.
• Replenishes room supplies.
• Performs check out or room discharge cleaning.
• Shampoos carpets.
• Collects bulk trash from soiled holding areas.
• Inspects one's own work for quality.
• Completes cleaning assignments within acceptable time parameters as established by the department director.
• Measures and dilutes cleaning chemicals appropriately and uses chemicals for their intended use.
• Maintains assigned equipment and work stations for cleanliness and reports repair needs.
• Assists in the cleaning of emergency spills when observed or upon request.
• Observes and reports the general need for repairs to equipment, furniture, building and fixtures.
• Assures the safety of patients, staff and visitors through enforcement of department safety policies and procedures.
• Adheres to safety requirements when performing jobs using various cleaning tools and chemicals.
• Demonstrates proper use of protective devices and clothing as prescribed necessary by job.
• Immediately reports all accidents and incidents to supervisor.
• Keeps floor free from spills, trash or articles.
• Demonstrates safe lifting practices.
• Ability to demonstrate fire (emergency) evacuation plan.
• Adheres to lock out/tag out procedures.
• Performs any additional assignments as required by supervisor.
• Attends all scheduled meetings and in-services as directed by supervisor/manager.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees