Environmental Services Technician, Long Term Care (LTC)
About The Position
Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas for patients/residents, visitors and associates by following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines. Tasks that the individual will be responsible for include but not limited to; emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines. Demonstrate knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools and techniques in a healthcare environment; ability to apply this to provide a clean and sterile environment for patients/residents and facility staff. May be responsible for the following locations to clean but not limited to; patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met. Wear the proper protective equipment following the appropriate guidelines. Keep storage, equipment and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy. Environmental Services Technicians will have access to pagers and other technology that they will be responsible to use appropriately when needed. Assist in the laundry areas as appropriate. Depending upon location and availability of programs, may have access to use of technology applications.
Requirements
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 40-50lbs and push/pull up variable weight limits on flat surfaces or up and down ramps
- Ability to use computer
- Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills are required
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred
- Prior cleaning experience is helpful
- Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods and cleaning chemicals is helpful
- Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas
- Emptying waste baskets
- Sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors
- Using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines
- Cleaning patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas
- Wearing proper protective equipment
- Keeping storage, equipment and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy
- Using pagers and other technology appropriately
- Assisting in the laundry areas
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
