Environmental Services Associate - Part time/Evenings

Yale New Haven Health•Bridgeport, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Bridgeport Hospital, the Environmental Services Associate contributes to patient-centered care and the hospital’s quality improvement efforts. Under the direction of the EVS Supervisor, the associate performs daily cleaning in patient rooms, nursing stations, lounges, restrooms, offices, clinic areas, corridors, stairwells, elevators, and other assigned areas. Cleaning is performed according to the standard cleaning and infection control procedures of Sodexho Marriott Services and Bridgeport Hospital. The role includes routine and discharge cleaning, maintaining assigned equipment and workstations, responding to emergency spills, and following department safety procedures. The employee must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined case by case.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to understand and speak English at a level that allows safe and efficient performance of assigned duties.
Must pass all pre-employment screenings required by the client.
After initial training, must demonstrate the ability to use supplies, tools, and equipment properly without waste or neglect.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Successful completion of department orientation.
Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Clean assigned areas according to established schedules and prescribed methods, including high and low dusting, damp wiping and disinfecting surfaces, bathroom cleaning, floor care, wall and window cleaning, and polishing metallic surfaces.
Empty trash receptacles, remove trash, reline containers, collect bulk trash from soiled holding areas, and replenish room supplies.
Perform room checkout or discharge cleaning and shampoo carpets.
Inspect completed work for quality and complete cleaning assignments within department time parameters.
Use and dilute cleaning chemicals appropriately after training, and use them for their intended purposes.
Maintain the cleanliness of assigned equipment and workstations and report repair needs.
Assist with cleaning emergency spills when observed or requested, and report general repair needs involving equipment, furniture, buildings, or fixtures.
Follow department safety policies and procedures to protect patients, staff, and visitors, including safe equipment and protective gear use, safe lifting, keeping floors clear, demonstrating knowledge of the emergency evacuation plan, and following lockout/tagout procedures.
Immediately report accidents and incidents to the supervisor and notify the supervisor of work-related injuries before seeking medical treatment.
Perform additional assignments as required by the supervisor.
Attend scheduled meetings and in-services as directed by the supervisor or manager.