Environmental Svc Assistant 1st

Responsibilities

• Cleans patient care areas, surgical areas, public/private restrooms, conference rooms, lobbies, offices, elevators, and stairwells.
• Cleans all environmental surfaces including ceilings and vents, walls, doors, furniture, beds, bathroom fixtures, and windows.
• Assists in cleaning emergency spills as requested.
• Dusts and damp mops floors in patient and exam rooms, corridors, stairwells, restrooms, and other areas of the facility.
• Replaces cubicle and window coverings.
• Gathers and disposes of recyclables, trash, and medical waste. Collects hazardous trash following established infection control guidelines.
• Sorts, stocks, and delivers linens. Gathers and prepares soiled linen for transportation.
• Cleans and prepares dismissal and transfer units and certain equipment used in the care of patients; distributes non-medical supplies to specific areas.
• Fills and cleans supply dispensers.
• Inventories linens, cleaning supplies, and paper supplies; orders additional supplies in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Keeps housekeeping closet organized and clean.
• Reports any mechanical failures or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
• Operates vacuum cleaners, mopping equipment, buffer or burnisher, automatic scrubber, up to six-foot stepladder, and other cleaning tools.
• Operates telephones, zone phones, and pagers.

Requirements

• Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions and communicate with others.
• Ability to work alone and understand the physical arrangements of the facilities.
• Performs tasks without disrupting operations of doctors, nurses, patients, public, and other staff.
• Ability to set priorities, be aware of, and follow department policies and procedures in all situations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. from floor to a maximum of 5 ft.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 50 lbs. of force.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, reach above shoulders, and crawl to complete tasks.
• Must be able to push/pull/drag equipment such as hospital beds and lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to be on feet the majority of the time with both walking/standing throughout the shift.
• Must have the ability to wear protective clothing as exposure to strong germicidal solutions, cleaning chemicals, temperature changes, soiled linen, and infectious waste (blood and body fluids) will occur.
• Requires familiarity with policies on handling infectious and hazardous waste.

No formal education, licensure, registration, certification, or prior experience required.