Environmental Svcs Aide

Sullivan County Community Hospital•Sullivan, IN

23d

About The Position

QUALIFICATIONS Education High school diploma or GED Possesses reading comprehension and writing skills Experience/Skills Thorough introductory training is provided and semi-annual training follows Some experience desired in health care, business, or domestic house cleaning Knowledge of policies, procedures, safety regulation, infection control standards, and Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) standards Performs repetitive cleaning operations throughout the workday Follows specific instructions with minimal need for individual judgment Demonstrates the correct use of chemicals, supplies, and tools assigned Practices the body mechanics principles from initial training Required Licenses/Certifications CPR Working Conditions/Physical Demands Works in a well-lit area with good ventilation Likely to encounter heavily soiled areas, and to handle infectious and contaminated material Stands, stoops and moves furniture throughout the workday Minor lifting required ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES Housekeeping Performs all necessary cleaning duties so the hospital and clinics provide a safe, clean environment throughout Cleans and washes floors, runs vacuum, dusts areas including over doors, windows, light fixtures, tables, and desks Empties trash cans as trained Performs checkout procedures which may include wiping beds, mattresses, and pillows Cleans inside and outside of bed stands and over-bed tables Follows the 7-step procedure when cleaning assigned areas Cleans assigned areas daily according to the departmental procedures and standards Performs cleaning duties as assigned Replenishes supplies and carts as trained Leaves cart and work area clean and neat Identifies areas requiring additional cleaning and reports need to the director or lead person Uses heavy cleaning equipment such as commercial vacuums, large mops, wringers, and other equipment, chemicals, and supplies Washes walls and windows with a variety of cleaning equipment and supplies Is trained in special cleaning required to sanitize and meet infection control cleaning standards in specialty areas such as Obstetrics, ICU and Surgical suites Transports bio-hazardous trash in a safe & timely manner to proper storage area Works well with other EVS Techs to meet cleaning expectations of the hospital Other Duties Answers and prioritizes pages in a quick, timely manner Is courteous and polite when responding to pages and notates actions required Practices the body mechanics principles from initial

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Possesses reading comprehension and writing skills
Thorough introductory training is provided and semi-annual training follows
Some experience desired in health care, business, or domestic house cleaning
Knowledge of policies, procedures, safety regulation, infection control standards, and Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) standards
Performs repetitive cleaning operations throughout the workday
Follows specific instructions with minimal need for individual judgment
Demonstrates the correct use of chemicals, supplies, and tools assigned
Practices the body mechanics principles from initial training
CPR

Responsibilities

Performs all necessary cleaning duties so the hospital and clinics provide a safe, clean environment throughout
Cleans and washes floors, runs vacuum, dusts areas including over doors, windows, light fixtures, tables, and desks
Empties trash cans as trained
Performs checkout procedures which may include wiping beds, mattresses, and pillows
Cleans inside and outside of bed stands and over-bed tables
Follows the 7-step procedure when cleaning assigned areas
Cleans assigned areas daily according to the departmental procedures and standards
Performs cleaning duties as assigned
Replenishes supplies and carts as trained
Leaves cart and work area clean and neat
Identifies areas requiring additional cleaning and reports need to the director or lead person
Uses heavy cleaning equipment such as commercial vacuums, large mops, wringers, and other equipment, chemicals, and supplies
Washes walls and windows with a variety of cleaning equipment and supplies
Is trained in special cleaning required to sanitize and meet infection control cleaning standards in specialty areas such as Obstetrics, ICU and Surgical suites
Transports bio-hazardous trash in a safe & timely manner to proper storage area
Works well with other EVS Techs to meet cleaning expectations of the hospital
Answers and prioritizes pages in a quick, timely manner
Is courteous and polite when responding to pages and notates actions required