Environmental Associate BHA

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 including linen dispensing machines and removal of dirty linen bags from patient care areas in carts.
• Completing additional tasks as they are assigned throughout the day.
• Cleaning linens, stocking and distributing them, and maintaining orderliness and cleanliness of linen cart and storage areas.
• Maintaining safety compliance with hand hygiene, wearing PPE, and following isolation procedures.
• Maintaining hospital floors, walls, vents, etc., by properly identifying and cleaning spills or stains.
• Disposing of waste and soiled linen, operating the trash compactor, packing infectious/hazardous waste, and cleaning trash and linen rooms daily.
• Performing other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• A minimum of one year of related experience preferred.
• The ability to project a positive professional image, communicate effectively, and perform physical labor.