Environmental Svc Aide
About The Position
Cleans and services building areas; move furniture, equipment and supplies in and around hospital departments; and performs a variety of environmental services' duties to maintain the hospital in a neat, orderly and sanitary condition. Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings, windows, tiles, fixtures, equipment and floors; vacuums, dusts and polishes specified areas and/or furnishings; sanitizes and disinfects bathroom areas. Gathers and transports refuse from assigned areas to appropriate disposal location. Reports needed repairs/alterations or situations requiring follow up attention to department supervisor as they occur. Selects and prepares cleaning materials and supplies for transport to work area at the beginning of the shift. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements, as well as hospital mandatory requirements. Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances. Participates in all hospital established programs for improving hand hygiene compliance. Fully participates with all hospital programs geared towards improving the patient experience. Complies with all facility protocols established for reducing Hospital Acquired Infections and improving patient safety outcomes.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write and understand instructions in English.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of three years of relevant cleaning experience, preferred but not required.
- High School diploma or GED preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings, windows, tiles, fixtures, equipment and floors; vacuums, dusts and polishes specified areas and/or furnishings; sanitizes and disinfects bathroom areas.
- Gathers and transports refuse from assigned areas to appropriate disposal location.
- Reports needed repairs/alterations or situations requiring follow up attention to department supervisor as they occur.
- Selects and prepares cleaning materials and supplies for transport to work area at the beginning of the shift.
- Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements, as well as hospital mandatory requirements.
- Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances.
- Participates in all hospital established programs for improving hand hygiene compliance.
- Fully participates with all hospital programs geared towards improving the patient experience.
- Complies with all facility protocols established for reducing Hospital Acquired Infections and improving patient safety outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
