Environmental Services Aide

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Description

Casual Position Base schedule varies: 2:30pm

• 11:00pm and 6:30am

• 3pm

The Environmental Services Aide is responsible for executing the daily duties required to establish and maintain a safe, hygienic and aesthetically pleasing care environment. This position will have contact with patients, visitors and clinical/non-clinical staff. The Environmental Services Aide is responsible for following basic principles of environmental hygiene and infection prevention.

Requirements

Cleans all assigned areas throughout the facility.

• Responsible for cleaning and disinfection of assigned patient care areas in a timely manner

• Adheres to organization safety, risk management and infection control guidelines and standards while promoting a culture of safety

• Removes waste and transports to appropriate disposal area; Identifies proper waste handling method

• Maintains department standards on an ongoing basis and assists in the responsibilities for survey readiness

Utilizes chemicals and supplies efficiently.

• Utilizes chemical dispensing units according to manufacture directions and properly reports Quat cleaner in the efficacy logs as required

• Re-stock supplies in closets and carts at the end of each shift

• Sign out supplies from Materials Management department using proper procedures

Operates department equipment.

• Reports any damage or unsafe equipment to Maintenance Services using the work request system

• Empty vacuum bags as needed

• Uses equipment in a safe, orderly manner

Other duties as assigned.

• Perform special projects as assigned; Special projects are assigned according to department cleaning schedules when routine tasks are completed

• Report all fire and safety concerns; Ensures all safety practices and guidelines are followed

• Drive box truck with trailer to clinic locations to delivery laundry

• Cleans emergency spills as requested in a timely manner

• Ensure doors are locked to the cleaning closets at all times and cleaning carts are not stored in the corridors or hallways unattended

Education & Licensure:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience:

• No experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to understand instructions and learn new work methods

• Excellent communication and listening skills

• Ability to maintain strict level of confidentiality when required

• Ability to communicate and maintain a satisfactory working relationship with all levels of leadership, staff, patients and visitors

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work in a physically demanding and at times high stress environment, providing quick turnover depending on the needs of our staff and patients

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction and manage multiple demands and priorities

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times