Environmental Services Aide

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning duties in assigned areas.
• Follows established procedures when completing duties as assigned.
• Performs tasks such as damp dusting, wet mopping, vacuuming, trash pickup, cleaning and making of beds, wheelchair and litter cleaning, spot cleaning walls, vents, and floors.
• Completes assignments according to specific procedures for job functions.
• Follows proper operating instructions and safety precautions for all environmental services equipment.
• Mixes cleaning solutions according to instructions.
• Wears protective clothing to mix all chemicals as needed.
• Reviews MSDS Manual on all cleaning chemicals annually.
• Keeps cleaning cart and assigned area stocked with necessary supplies.
• Gathers supplies from Environmental Services Storeroom to replenish cart and assigned area on a daily basis.
• Follows departmental customer service practices.
• Consistently places name cards in patient rooms while performing daily duties.
• Inquires with patients as to any deficiencies in their room as part of the cleaning process.

About the role

Under the direction of the Manager and Supervisors of Environmental Services, the Aide is responsible for maintaining the Medical Center in a clean and orderly fashion. This is accomplished by following the established cleaning standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. or six (6) months previous job experience required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in order to successfully complete housekeeping duties.
• Ability to use housekeeping equipment.
• Knowledge of basic principles of cleaning.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, add, subtract.

Qualifications

• No specific license/certification/registration required.

Supervision

• Receives general supervision from the Manager and Supervisors of Environmental Services.
• Does not give supervision to others.

About Us

At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.