Environmental Services Worker

Clean assigned areas thoroughly ensuring the hospital meets CDC guidelines for Infection Controls. Stock assigned area with basic supplies, including linen, soiled linen bags, paper towels, soap, sanitizer & toilet paper. This will be accomplished by following hospital procedures for cleaning the different departments that are unique by vacuuming, sweeping, high dusting, mopping, sanitizing all furniture in a patients room or in common areas of the hospital, restrooms, walls, vents, cleaning windows, and any other duties deemed necessary for hospital cleanliness. Must be able to work every other weekend.

How you'll contribute: A Environmental services aide who excels at this role:

• Cleaning Services: Cleans assigned areas thoroughly, ensuring facilities meet sanitation regulations and Infection Control standards.

• Cleans, sweeps, dusts, mops, and/or polishes assigned areas or buildings.

• Stocks assigned areas with basic supplies.

• Checks area after cleaning to ensure departmental guidelines are followed.

• Cleaning Support Activities: Performs appropriate follow-up, documentation, and compliance activities related to cleaning procedures.

• Documents work performed according to department standards.

• Communicates with appropriate personnel regarding cleanliness status, (e.g., when patient room is ready for discharge, etc.)

• Complies with all applicable JCAHO, OSHA, and related standards regarding chemical/supply use and documentation.

• Informs supervisor of inventory and supply needs. 3. Safety: Identifies potential safety hazards in work areas and takes appropriate action to ensure safety of self and others.

• Identifies potential safety hazards or problems in work areas.

• Takes appropriate measures for safety of self and others in work area.

• Reports and/or communicates correct information concerning safety hazards to appropriate personnel

Performs other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.