Enviromental Svcs Aide

About the role

To perform routine manual housekeeping work cleaning areas within any area of the MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.

Responsibilities

• Selects cleaning materials and supplies and prepares solutions according to procedure.
• Loads service carts and transports to assigned work area.
• Cleans by washing furniture, tile fixtures, and equipment with germicidal cleaning solutions.
• Cleans by washing walls, doors, door frames, ceilings, ventilators, patient televisions, and windows.
• Sweeps and mops hard floor areas, vacuums carpets, and spot-cleans carpets using appropriate solutions; arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion after cleaning.
• Requests cleaning supplies and equipment when needed.
• Operates various types of cleaning equipment, both mechanical and electrical.
• Cleans equipment and notifies supervisor or director of equipment needing repair.
• Reports all safety hazards to the Director.
• Returns unused supplies to the Environmental Services closet, cleans carts and equipment, and ensures all items are replaced in an orderly manner.
• Collects waste from assigned areas of the hospital and sanitizes waste cans.
• May be asked to collect soiled linens and/or distribute clean linen.
• When assigned, collects bio-hazardous waste using procedure established by the infection control committee.
• Packages bio-hazardous waste in a special closed container carefully following packaging procedures and regulations established by EPA, OSHA, and DOT; and transports containers to a storage point to await pick-up by hospital carrier.
• Cleans and prepares patient rooms after patient discharge, including isolation rooms.
• When assigned, cleans in operating rooms and all preoperative areas using hospital-approved procedures and germicidal cleaning solutions to maintain antiseptic conditions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years minimum experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to comprehend and follow the policies and procedures for MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.
• Ability to read, write, and speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior that supports the hospital's mission, values, and commitment to compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory laws.
• Inspires trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities.
• Exhibits professionalism, courtesy, and excellent customer service while interacting with patients, guests, and co-workers.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge to understand and follow all universal precautions, bloodborne pathogen procedures, and use of personal protective equipment as needed while cleaning patient care areas.

Pay

This position has a hiring range of USD $18.40 - USD $29.74 per hour.