Environmental Services I - Full Time - Evenings

Best Care•Fremont, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking an Environmental Services I professional to join their team. This role is responsible for the daily cleaning and disinfecting of all patient and non-patient areas of the hospital, ensuring a clean and aseptic environment. The position emphasizes a culture of exceptional care and making a 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).
Tasks that 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.
Assigned areas 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.
Supplies are ordered 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.
Uses proper Infection Control guidelines.
Practices and observes safety policies.