Environmental Services Aide

Position is a 11a-7p shift.

The Environmental Services Aide maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe environment in all areas of the Hospital in accordance with our quality standards, as well as local, state and federal regulations.

Job Code: 100077

Qualifications

License or Certification: - N/A Education, Training and Years of Experience:

• High School diploma or GED preferred

• Previous housekeeping experience preferred Machines, Equipment Used:

• High duster, vacuum, mop, spray bottles, floor polisher, linen carts, trash carts

• General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer. Physical Requirements:

• Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis and ability to push/pull a minimum of 50 pounds, which includes lifting, pushing and/or pulling equipment, supplies and tools. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting pushing and/or pulling are undertaken that exceeds these minimum requirements

• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.

• Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel and crouch. Compliance:

• Adheres to the company's Standards of Business Conduct.

• Maintains current licensure and/or certifications, if applicable. Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.

• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.

• Ability to work independently without supervision. Environmental Conditions: - Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure.

• Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.

• Exposure to cleaning solvents & chemicals

• Handicapped accessible.

• May work under stressful circumstances at times. Proficiency or Productivity Standards:

• Meets established attendance standards.

• Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge.

• May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.

• May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.

• Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster.

• May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.

• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.