ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AIDE I| PART TIME EVENING SHIFT (21318)

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
• complete 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, desk, 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.
• Hand hygiene must be performed before and after transport of a patient.
• Laboratory coat, provided, must be worn 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 patient (e.g., makes sure safety straps are properly fastened on wheelchairs and beds; assures that IV pole is firmly attached and that there IV bag is full; checks that 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.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• Must possess and maintain Heart Saver Certification.
• Performs lifesaving skills.

Qualifications

• Housekeeping experience 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.
• Performs lifesaving skills.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalency preferred.

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.