Environmental Services Worker

Ellis Medicine • Schenectady, NY

1d • $16 - $21

About The Position

The Environmental Services Worker is responsible for performing routine preventative, restorative and corrective cleaning of the facility. Follows policies and procedures to ensure standards of cleaning/sanitizing are being met.

Requirements

• Preferably a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be able to read and follow simple directions.
• Experience in health care or related housekeeping for at least 3 months preferred.
• Possesses a strong ability to gain knowledge of cleaning procedures, including the use of chemicals, products, and equipment.
• Should be able to push/pull, lift/move 35lbs
• be able to perform moderately difficult manual manipulations such as using a keyboard, writing, and filing for extended periods of time
• must be able to perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such as data entry, typing and using photo copiers.
• Mobility requirements may include the ability to be stationary at a workstation for a prolonged period of time in addition to being able to squat or be mobile for a reasonable length of time and distance.
• Communication requirements include the ability to comprehend the spoken English language in addition to being able to communicate and read the English language.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily cleaning and sanitizing using the “Seven Step Cleaning Process,” including removing general and regulated medical waste or project work in each assigned area.
• Communicate daily with patients, nursing staff, physicians, and immediate supervisors regarding room discharge and miscellaneous cleaning.
• Communicate with supervisors to attend to specific projects for each unit.
• Maintains cleaning cart(s), supplies, and equipment by properly stocking and restocking the environmental services cart neatly and orderly.
• Responsible for using basic housekeeping equipment, i.e., mop pails, mops, dust mops, wiping cloths, standard upright vacuums, and cleaning equipment (buffers, automatic scrubbers, carpet extractors, wide-area vacuums).
• Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting rooms with the approved cleaning agents, including EPA-registered disinfectants, for locations and surfaces with potential for exposure to infectious diseases.
• Responsible for moving and setting up equipment, furniture, and other assigned items.
• Additional tasks and duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED