Environmental Serv Aide PRN

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
• High school diploma or GED
• Possesses reading comprehension and writing skills

Experience/Skills
• Thorough introductory training is provided and semi-annual training follows
• Some experience desired in health care, business, or domestic house cleaning
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, safety regulation, infection control standards, and Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) standards
• Performs repetitive cleaning operations throughout the workday
• Follows specific instructions with minimal need for individual judgment
• Demonstrates the correct use of chemicals, supplies, and tools assigned
• Practices the body mechanics principles from initial training

Required Licenses/Certifications
• CPR

Working Conditions/Physical Demands
• Works in a well-lit area with good ventilation
• Likely to encounter heavily soiled areas, and to handle infectious and contaminated material
• Stands, stoops and moves furniture throughout the workday
• Minor lifting required

ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES
Housekeeping
• Performs all necessary cleaning duties so the hospital and clinics provide a safe, clean environment throughout
• Cleans and washes floors, runs vacuum, dusts areas including over doors, windows, light fixtures, tables, and desks
• Empties trash cans as trained
• Performs checkout procedures which may include wiping beds, mattresses, and pillows
• Cleans inside and outside of bed stands and over-bed tables
• Follows the 7-step procedure when cleaning assigned areas
• Cleans assigned areas daily according to the departmental procedures and standards
• Performs cleaning duties as assigned
• Replenishes supplies and carts as trained
• Leaves cart and work area clean and neat
• Identifies areas requiring additional cleaning and reports need to the director or lead person
• Uses heavy cleaning equipment such as commercial vacuums, large mops, wringers, and other equipment, chemicals, and supplies
• Washes walls and windows with a variety of cleaning equipment and supplies
• Is trained in special cleaning required to sanitize and meet infection control cleaning standards in specialty areas such as Obstetrics, ICU and Surgical suites
• Transports bio-hazardous trash in a safe & timely manner to proper storage area
• Works well with other EVS Techs to meet cleaning expectations of the hospital

Other Duties
• Answers and prioritizes pages in a quick, timely manner
• Is courteous and polite when responding to pages and notates actions required
• Practices the body mechanics principles from initial training

Varies as needed