Environmental Associate

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and disinfecting hospital areas following the proven methods of cleaning.
• Cleaning occupied patient rooms following the 7-step process and unoccupied rooms following the 10-step process.
• Maintaining equipment and work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Moving furniture.
• Hanging drapes, cubicles, and shower curtains by using a ladder when necessary.
• Collecting and removing dirty linen from patient care areas.
• Completing additional tasks as assigned throughout the day.
• Cleaning linens, stocking and distributing them.
• Maintaining safety compliance with hand hygiene, wearing PPE, and following isolation procedures.
• Maintaining hospital floors, walls, vents, etc.
• Disposing of waste and soiled linen.
• Performing other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 17 years of age.
• Previous cleaning experience preferred but not required.
• The ability to project a positive professional image, communicate effectively, and perform physical tasks.