Environmental Svcs Aide

SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor performs a variety of cleaning duties to maintain an assigned area of the hospital or its related buildings in a sanitary and orderly condition. Maintains established department policies procedures objectives quality assurance safety environmental and infection control.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires the ability to follow written and oral instructions in English.

The level of education normally attained in courses at secondary school levels.

Effective interpersonal communication skills.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assembles materials and supplies from supply rooms stock service carts transports to assigned work area performs daily cleaning and supplying of the area as defined on the floor schedule in accordance with established departmental procedures prescribedmethodsand standards. Returns unused supplies to supply room at the end of shift cleans equipment used in performance of duties and stores it properly.

Prepares cleaning solutions dusts windowsills blinds furniture and other items. Empties and cleans wastebaskets dry mops floors cleans and polishes metal and porcelain fixtures in bathrooms offices and patient rooms.

Cleans showers and toilets damp dusts or vacuums chairs and other items makes beds with clean linens. Performs discharge cleaning of patient rooms assists in the cleaning of observed emergency spills upon request. Vacuums rugs and carpets.

Washes walls and ceilings cleans lighting fixtures tops of windows and doorframes. Hangs and changes bedside curtains and drapes moves furniture to clean area notifying supervisor when assistance is necessary. Transports trash and linen to designated areas compacts trash following established hospital procedures packs infectious waste as needed.

Maintains assigned equipment and work area in a cleanorderlyand safe condition. Reports necessary repairs to equipment furniture building and fixtures to supervisor.

Performs duties assigned in accordance with hospital procedures during fire or internal/community disaster.

Performs allheavy dutycleaning functions as required. Operates power equipment as needed. Transports furniture and equipment in accordance with department policies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:

For qualifyingpositionswe offer:

Competitive pay and paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K match

Education Assistance and Reimbursement

Wellness programs and more!

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: The Miriam Hospital - Providence RI

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: 1

Union: Non-Union