Environmental Services Worker

Responsibilities

• Performs routine cleaning of assigned patient rooms, baths, operating or recovery rooms, laboratories, offices, rest rooms, locker rooms or other areas using standard cleaning supplies and disinfectants to the high standards of cleanliness and disinfecting, as directed.
• Dusts and wet mops floors and vacuums carpets; dusts and cleans furniture, fixtures, horizontal surfaces, vents, etc.
• Sanitizes and/or polishes mirrors, glass partitions, doors and similar interior glass surfaces; scours or polishes drinking fountains, bathtubs, showers, sinks or other porcelain surfaces; empties, sanitizes and re-lines wastebaskets.
• Replenishes bathroom and restroom supplies of paper towels, toilet tissue and soap; reports maintenance needs and safety hazards to Housekeeping Manager or Supervisor per established department procedures.
• Upon patient discharge, strips beds, washes/sanitizes everything that came into contact with the patient.
• Sanitizes patient care equipment (IV poles, bedside commodes, walkers, etc.) before placing them in storage. Discards disposable utensils used by patient (bed pans, urinals, water pitchers, wash pans, etc.). Reports any patient's belongings left behind to nursing for prompt removal.
• Cleans and performs nominal maintenance on upright vacuum (i.e., change bag, check for blockage), works carts and equipment; following department "Lock out/Tag out" policy and procedure, removes unsafe equipment from service.
• Meets safety and cleanliness guidelines at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned. (Specific duties may vary depending on assigned area.)

Requirements

• A high school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Institutional housekeeping experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.
• After brief training, ability to demonstrate correct use of work-related chemicals, supplies, tools and equipment.

Pay

$16 - $17 per hour