ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AIDE I |FULL-TIME EVENING SHIFT & EVERY OTHER WEEKEND (22663)

Job Duties

• Carries out all duties required to maintain optimum levels of cleanliness and disinfection in the patient care, ancillary, and public areas of the hospital.
• Completes responsibilities as assigned or directed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Follows the 5-Step Cleaning process and other Departmental processes to perform the following duties, not limited:
  • dust mopping all floors,
  • damp mopping spillage,
  • reconditioning of floors,
  • spot washing of walls,
  • cleaning of patient rooms (beds, venetian blinds, furniture, etc.),
  • dusting of furniture,
  • washing and polishing all wooden and metal furniture,
  • disposing of rubbish properly,
  • cleaning all areas of the restrooms (toilets, mirrors, counter tops, sinks, etc.),
  • and restocking supplies as necessary.
• Operates all cleaning equipment and supplies used by department for various cleaning or buffing jobs.
• Moves heavy objects such as beds, desks, copy machines, etc. for cleaning purposes.
• Identifies medical waste from regular waste and disposes of the regular and medical waste in an appropriate manner following hospital regulations.
• Performs hand hygiene before and after transport of a patient.
• Wears a laboratory coat during transport of a patient.
• Escorts patients within the Medical Center to and from patient units via appropriate means of transportation (e.g., wheelchair, bed and stretcher).
• Assists Nursing with lifting patient when requested.
• Transports deceased patients or residents to morgue.
• Maintains records of assignments, including description of person/item, time of pick-up and delivery, obtaining appropriate signatures as required.
• Ensures safety and comfort of the patient (e.g., makes sure safety straps are properly fastened on wheelchairs and beds; assures that IV pole is firmly attached and that their IV bag is full; checks that the patient has proper covers).
• Keeps equipment (e.g., stretchers, wheelchairs) clean and in good repair.
• Participates in mandatory educational and in-service programs.

Customer Service

• Respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, helpfulness, pleasant attitude and patience.
• All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.

Position Qualifications

• Housekeeping experience is a plus but not required. Formal on the job training provided.
• Minimum of 1-year previous patient care experience preferred.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
• Must possess and maintain Heart Saver Certification. Perform lifesaving skills.

Education

• A High School Diploma or equivalency is preferred.

Job Setting/Physical Demands

• All areas of the Medical Center.
• Extremely heavy physical effort (lift/carry 50 lbs. or more.)
• Frequent prolonged standing/walking.
• Pushes/pulls or moves/heavy equipment/supplies.
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and/or crouching.
• Manual dexterity and mobility.
• Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• Commitment to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.