SRC Environmental Associate

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

6h • Onsite

About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. The SRC Environmental Associate works under the general direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor, performing duties involving extensive cleaning and maintenance of all Hospital areas as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of powered floor equipment, i.e., buffing machines.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED
• Healthcare experience

Responsibilities

• Works under general direction, accepting assignments and changes in schedule as necessary.
• Assembles required cleaning equipment and supplies. Prepares cleaning solutions and uses detergents, soap, germicides, and other cleaning agents in accordance with established standard practice or instructions. Operates power-buffing equipment, performs all aspects of floor care, refinishes hard-surface flooring, shampoos carpeting, and extracts carpeting. Operates power wall and ceiling washing equipment. Performs terminal isolation cleaning. Dusts, mops, vacuums, sweeps, and performs other general cleaning and housekeeping duties including patient room and discharge cleaning as required. Washes and/or cleans walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, lighting fixtures, lavatories, plumbing fixtures, and patient areas. Performs trash removal including Municipal solid waste, cardboard, recyclables, and bio hazardous waste disposal.
• Adheres to departmental quality standards.
• Cleans assigned areas in accordance with infection control procedures.
• Keeps supply stocked at proper levels.
• Moves furniture and meeting room set ups as required.
• Reports all unsafe conditions or other questionable matters to supervision. Maintains work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Adheres to prescribed safety practices and procedures. Uses proper protection when working with chemicals, waste or infectious materials (e.g., gloves, gowns). Demonstrates proper body mechanics when lifting or moving materials.
• Performs duties with a minimum of interruption to patients, nurses and other personnel. Is courteous to all staff and patients, responds in a timely manner to all requests, and displays good public relation skills when representing the department.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees