Environmental Services Specialist I / Linen Aide

Cleaning Duties

• Upload linen data into the hospital laundry computer.
• Cleaning in-house linen.
• Patient Room: Clean furniture, beds, cribs, mattress, bed side table, over bed table, chairs, sofa, TV, telephone, cabinets, equipment, and patient wardrobes using disinfectant or all-purpose cleaner.
• Isolation: Change mop water and mop heads; dispose of all rags.
• Empty and clean waste container and replace liner.
• High dust: top of door, doorframe, ceiling vent, and above lights (using the high duster stick).
• Clean fixtures: sink, mirror, pipe fixtures, clean door glass, windows, windowsills, and blinds using glass cleaner.
• Replenish soap dispenser, towel dispenser as needed.
• Bathrooms: staff, patient, public: Dust mop and wet mop floors and baseboards using disinfectant or all-purpose cleaner; Wash walls/fixtures, light covering, pipe fixtures, holder bar, baby changing station.
• Nurse’s station/medication room: Dust mop and wet mop floors and baseboards using disinfectant or all-purpose cleaner; Spot wash walls; Clean sink, cabinets, counter tops; Clean refrigerator; Clean chairs, telephones; Empty and clean waste container and replace liner; High dust top of cabinets, vents, clocks.
• Nurse lounge/locker room/bathroom: Vacuum carpet and furniture; Dust furniture; Clean sink, cabinets, counter tops; Empty and clean waste container and replace liner; High dust vents, clock, door/door frame, cabinets, fixtures.
• Resident’s room: Change bed linen; Vacuum carpet; Spot wash windows and windowsills; Empty and clean waste containers and replace liner; High dust door, door frame, vent; Dust furniture, baseboard, blinds.
• Utility Rooms: Dust mop and wet mop floor and baseboard; Spot wash walls; Clean counter top, sink, and cabinet; Clean fixtures and pipes; Replenish soap dispenser, paper towel dispenser.
• Offices: Vacuum carpet and furniture; Dust furniture, blinds; Wash windows and sills; High dust vents, clock, door/door frame, cabinets, fixtures; Dust mop and wet mop floor and baseboard; Empty and clean waste containers and replace liners; Dispose of trash and separate biohazard waste.
• Meeting rooms/conference rooms: Vacuum carpet and furniture; Dust furniture, baseboards and blinds; High dust vents, clock, door/door frame, cabinets; Spot wash windows and windowsills; Spot wash walls; Empty and clean waste container and replace liner; Clean bulletin boards.
• Playrooms: Dust furniture and baseboards; High dust vents, clock, door and door frames; Wash windows and sills; Spot wash walls; Empty and wash waste containers and replace liners – dispose of trash. Separate bio waste.
• Kitchens: Dust mop and wet mop floor, baseboards; Spot wash walls; High dust vent door, doorframes; Clean sink, counter top and cabinet; Empty and clean waste container and replace liner; Dispose of trash and separate biohazard waste; Defrost and clean refrigerator monthly and wipe daily; Clean microwave daily (1st & 2nd Shift).
• Lobby waiting area and Admitting: Vacuum carpet; High dust door, doorframe, vent clocks, baseboards; Spot wash walls; Clean countertop, desk panel, and fire alarm display panel; Empty and clean waste container and replace liner; Dispose of trash and separate biohazard waste.
• Labs/SPD/OP Clinic/ER/Rehab: Dust mop and wet mop floors, baseboards; Spot wash walls; High dust vent, door/ doorframe, and cabinets; Clean sink and pipe fixture using cream cleanser; Empty and clean waste containers and replace liner; Clean telephones, chairs, furniture; Replenish soap dispenser, paper towel dispenser; Dust blinds; Change and replace sharp container; Spot wash windows and windowsills.
• Snack bar: Dust mop and wet mop floors, baseboards; Dust blinds; Wash furniture, counter top; Empty and clean waste container and replace liner; Vacuum carpet; High dust door/doorframe, clock, wall fixtures, vending machine; Spot wash windows and windowsills; Clean microwave daily (1st & 2nd Shift).
• Linen: Receive clean linen carts, inspects for accuracy, prepares for distribution; Pull linen chute-prepare outgoing soiled linen carts; Check units for soiled linen (children's clothing); Prepare lab coats and table for pick up; Return clean clothing to designated area; Clean and disinfect cart; Replenish clean linen on the units; Check the linen inventory order as necessary; Clean all areas pertaining to the laundry and inspect equipment for cleanliness and proper working order; Empty trash and replace liner.
• Corridors: Spot wash walls; Wash doors, wall fixtures, handrails, fire extinguisher, peepholes.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or G.E.D. is preferred.
• Two to three years of experience in health care environmental service / linen work is required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English is necessary.