Environmental Services Specialist

Winfield, Kansas•Winfield, KS

About The Position

The Environmental Services Specialist cleans all areas of the hospital according to policies and procedures and participates in the department’s continuous quality improvement activities. The role performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical and public areas, restrooms, corridors, elevators, and stairways, and completes assignments in a timely manner while meeting established quality standards. The specialist uses appropriate chemicals, supplies, techniques, and equipment; follows safety and infection-control practices; transports trash and hazardous waste to the proper disposal areas; and replenishes supplies. The position works the assigned shift and is expected to work independently with normal supervision. The posting identifies a full-time, benefited position at William Newton Clinics with a schedule of 3:00–11:30 PM.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent is preferred.
A minimum of six months of housekeeping experience in a healthcare facility is preferred.
Ability to work independently with normal supervision.
Ability to understand and carry out written or oral instructions using common sense.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Meet dress-code standards and maintain a neat, clean appearance.
Maintain regulatory requirements, including applicable state, federal, and CMS regulations.
Ask the supervisor for additional education on a task or system when needed.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalent.
At least six months of housekeeping experience in a healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

Clean hospital areas, including patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, and stairways.
Complete work assignments in a timely manner and maintain established quality standards.
Use appropriate chemicals, supplies, and cleaning techniques according to procedures and manufacturers’ recommendations.
Use and maintain equipment properly and observe safety precautions.
Use wet-floor signs and ropes to mark areas during floor cleaning when appropriate.
Introduce oneself to patients, families, and visitors, and assist visitors with directions when requested.
Report safety hazards as appropriate.
Transport trash and hazardous waste to the appropriate disposal area.
Replenish supplies and notify the supervisor when supplies need to be ordered.
Follow infection-control practices, including hand hygiene, standard precautions, and isolation precautions.
Complete annual educational requirements and attend annual reviews, departmental in-services, and staff meetings as applicable.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and department procedures.
Communicate the facility’s mission, vision, core values, ethics, and goals, along with the department’s focus statement.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians, departments, and staff, and represent the organization positively and professionally.
Participate actively in departmental continuous quality improvement activities.
Report to work on time as scheduled, complete work within designated time, wear identification while on duty, and use the computerized time system correctly.