Environmental Aide

Job Summary

Responsible for the cleaning and disinfecting of patient, non-patient corridors, lounges, offices, and other assigned floor areas. To burnish corridors, patient rooms and other floor areas on a scheduled basis. To collect and transport trash and regulated medical waste from designated collection sites to the designated area for storage and pick-up.

Essential Functions

• Prepare equipment and chemicals for daily use and report to the assigned work area.
• Clean and disinfect corridor floors, lounges, nursing stations, and other assigned areas by dust mopping and wet mopping daily.
• Burnish corridor, patient, and other areas as per schedule.
• Remove trash from designated collection sites and transport it to a designated area.
• Remove regulated medical waste from the designated collection site and transport to assigned area for storage and pick-up.
• Hang cubicle curtains, draperies, and shower curtains as needed.
• Auxiliary in moving of furniture as requested.
• Maintain equipment daily and report any needed repairs to the supervisor.
• Inspection of the assigned area—report safety and patient concerns to the immediate supervisor.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Education/Certifications

None

Minimum Work Experience

1 year or more experience in hospital housekeeping

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Must be willing to work holidays, weekends and provide additional coverage as needed

Physical Demands Analysis

• Mobility: Requires ability to walk, stand, bend, kneel, reach, and stoop.
• Strength: Requires ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Upper Extremity: Requires ability to grasp, manipulate, and operate tools and equipment.
• Postural Activity: Requires ability to maintain proper posture while performing tasks.
• Sensory/Perceptual: Requires ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively.
• Work Environment: Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures, noise, and potential hazards.
• Conditions of Work: Occasional exposure to blood-borne pathogens, hazardous materials, and infectious diseases.