Environmental Services I - Full Time - Days

Best Care•Fremont, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services I position at Nebraska Methodist Health System is responsible for the daily cleaning and disinfecting of all patient and non-patient areas within the hospital. This role is crucial in maintaining a clean, aseptic, and sanitary environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The position requires adherence to standard cleaning procedures, infection control guidelines, and safety policies. Employees in this role are valued members of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the community.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) preferred.
Minimum age requirement is 16 years old.
Must be able to follow written and verbal communication.
Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs).
Frequent exposure to dust, fumes, temperature, and noise.
Tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.

Responsibilities

Complete dismissal cleaning of patient/resident rooms following standard cleaning procedures to ensure a clean and aseptic environment.
Utilize standard cleaning procedures.
Maintain a 95% quality cleaning level on assigned areas during quality control inspections.
Ensure departmental time standards are observed.
Complete daily cleaning of all areas according to departmental guidelines, providing a clean and sanitary environment.
Look for conditions that require cleaning (e.g., spots, spills and trash, etc.) and correct or report issue in a timely manner.
Maintain an orderly and clean supply area.
Ensure assigned areas are completed as scheduled.
Perform additional cleaning duties (e.g., wall washing, light fixture cleaning, lime removal, blind cleaning, etc.) as time permits in addition to completing projects.
Ensure chemicals are properly used when cleaning and sanitizing.
Use chemicals safely and identify them by physical characteristics.
Report defects in the facility to appropriate department in a timely manner.
Maintain supplies to ensure adequate stock is available to complete daily cleaning duties.
Order supplies by the end of shift on Mondays and Thursdays.
Ensure Hospital and Department policies and procedures (i.e., 7 Step Procedure) are followed while performing job duties.
Use proper Infection Control guidelines.
Practice and observe safety policies.