Environmental Service Associate - Part time/Day/Evening

About the role

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Under the direction of the Supervisor of Environmental Services, performs a variety of duties using various equipment and supplies to maintain established cleanliness and meet acceptable department standards of environmental areas.

YNHHS Requisition ID 189210

Responsibilities

• Follows department procedures to ensure a safe environment.
  • Sets up equipment and ready for use with necessary supplies.
  • Corrects observed discrepancies immediately (e.g. spills on the floor, trash or linen overflowing).
  • Completes required housekeeping assignments as scheduled and according to procedure.
  • Reports all uncompleted assignments to supervisor prior to end of shift.
  • Reports all discrepancies (such as stained curtains, broken fixtures, holes in walls, graffiti, etc.) to service response center or supervisor.
  • Ensures that all chemical containers are properly labeled and contain correct solution.
  • Returns all mops/rags/dusters at the end of the shift.
  • Maintains a clean and orderly porter closet.
• Performs housekeeping tasks to ensure the sanitary condition of all areas.
  • Keeps ceiling and wall vents free of dust (high dusting)
  • Cleans furniture, doors, walls and horizontal surfaces.
  • Keeps all interior windows clear of smudges and tape marks.
  • Maintains bathrooms in acceptable condition by properly cleaning all fixtures, walls, floors, sinks, and commodes.
  • Checks all dispensers (paper towels, toilet paper, soap) daily and refills as needed.
  • Collects sharps containers when ? full, disposes properly and replaces with new liner.
  • Ensures that all trash receptacles are cleaned regularly.
  • On discharge, cleans mattresses and bed frames of dust, blood, food, and body secretions, then remakes bed with clean linen.
  • On discharge, cleans all equipment in room, removes as necessary, and readies room for next admission.
  • Maintains floors in acceptable condition by proper dust mopping, damp mopping, or vacuuming. No build-up in corners.
  • Inspects own work to ensure it is properly completed.
  • Performs unit-specific tasks.
• Performs various trash removal duties to provide a clean and sanitary environment.