Environmental Services Aide

Singing River Health System · Ocean Springs, MS · 2 wk ago

ManagementFull-time

Job Description

The Environmental Services Aide maintains environmental and infection control standards within established policies and procedures of the Health System. He/She performs a variety of general cleaning and linen tasks to maintain patient rooms, offices, hallways and other assigned areas of the facility. The Environmental Services Aide, when assigned, also performs tasks for the laundry/linen division of the department. He/She restocks linen carts and assembles linen packs for Surgical Services, Outpatient Surgery, Emergency Department, Labor and Delivery and Radiology. He/She ensures the linen is delivered and the correct amount has been received; stocks the linen room and other assigned areas as needed; and gathers all linens from designated areas as assigned.

Qualifications

High School graduate or equivalent, preferred
Six (6) months housekeeping experience working in a healthcare facility preferred.

Physical Demands

Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical motions in performing day-to-day activities.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and do a great deal of walking without experiencing undue fatigue.
Must be able to handle objects and tools; regularly moves or lifts up to 25 lbs.
May be exposed to communicable disease or radiation, chemical products, and hazardous/infectious waste.

Mental Demands

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision-making abilities.
Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
Must demonstrate written and verbal communication skills.
Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Special Demands