Hospital Cleaning & Sanitation Associate
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital · Dover, NH · 3 wk ago
Management$17.71–$22.76/hrFull-time
About the role
Make a meaningful difference every day by creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and healthcare staff. As an Environmental Services Aide, you'll play a vital role in infection prevention, patient safety, and the overall hospital experience by maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness throughout our facility.
Responsibilities
- Clean, sanitize, and maintain patient care areas, public spaces, offices, and common areas to hospital standards.
- Sweep, mop, vacuum, strip, wax, buff, and polish a variety of floor surfaces.
- Shampoo carpets and maintain hard flooring using specialized equipment.
- Dust and clean furniture, fixtures, walls, ceilings, windows, blinds, doors, and other surfaces.
- Empty, clean, and sanitize waste and recycling receptacles.
- Clean and restock restrooms, including sinks, toilets, urinals, mirrors, drinking fountains, and dispensers.
- Operate high- and low-speed floor care equipment safely and effectively.
- Set up tables, chairs, and equipment for hospital meetings, events, and daily operations.
- Remove debris and maintain the cleanliness of building entrances and surrounding areas.
- Identify and report maintenance or safety concerns to ensure a safe environment for everyone.
Qualifications
- Experience working with the cleaning equipment and chemicals used in hospitals and healthcare centers 2-3 years required.
- Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
- Additional requirements: Strong organization skills with attention to detail and accuracy, ability to work independently but also be a team player, good communication and comprehension skills.