Environmental Services Aide

About the role

Perform duties to maintain the facility in the best condition possible, ensuring patient, public, and staff needs regarding housekeeping and overall physical appearance are met at high standards.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects patient rooms according to established procedures.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms according to established procedures.
• Maintains supplies of paper towels, toilet paper, disinfecting wipes, soap, and hand sanitizer on the units.
• Cleans common areas and offices according to established procedures.
• Removes and handles trash and biohazardous waste according to established procedures.
• Answers beeper promptly and responds to unit requests in a timely manner.
• Performs routine and terminal clean of isolation rooms adhering to established procedures for infection control.
• Fulfills Hospital infection prevention procedures as related to assigned duties and hand hygiene.
• Distributes linen to units and maintains an adequate supply during the day.
• Assists with room set ups or patient moves as assigned.
• Uses tools, chemicals, and equipment properly.
• Maintains all safety standards during the course of the workday.
• Is flexible to the demands of the day and performs other duties as supervisor assigns.
• Reports all hazards, defects, or quality concerns to supervisor as they are observed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is preferred.
• Good physical condition.
• Reads, comprehends English, and communicates effectively.