Environmental Service Associate

Job Responsibilities

Under direct supervision of the Housekeeping/Environmental Services manager, performs work of ordinary difficulty and assumes responsibilities in the area of Housekeeping/Environmental Services.

General cleaning and routine related activities in assigned areas according to the department standards, policies and procedures.

Maintains a clean and sanitary environment for patients, visitors and hospital personnel.

• Cleans and sanitizes environment by completing daily, cycle, periodic, and project cleaning using appropriate equipment, chemicals and supplies, to provide a clean and safe environment.
• Collections, transports and disposes of municipal, recycled and regulated medical waste.
• As required, segregates and packages waste to comply with all local, state and federal regulations regarding waste management.
• Transports, moves and delivers furniture, equipment and other hospital related items as needed, using carts, hand trucks and dollies, in a safe manner.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information.
• Basic computer skills (including opening/reading email, basic internet use).
• Must have the ability to operate standard cleaning equipment such as (carts, burnishers, buffers, auto-machines, vacuum cleaners, wet vacuums and other related equipment) as trained.
• Must have the ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and work well with all levels of patients, the public, and other health care workers.
• Exhibits initiative, flexibility and teamwork.
• Works collaboratively with co-workers, nursing and others to enhance the Patient Experience.
• Able to follow and adhere to all hospital and department policies, procedures and training requirements.