Enviromental Svcs Aide - Night

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Clinton (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a PRN Environmental Services Aide for their Southern Maryland Hospital Center. The role involves routine housekeeping tasks to maintain cleanliness and safety in various hospital areas. Ideal candidates will have experience in healthcare and a commitment to high standards of hygiene.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine manual housekeeping work in hospital areas.
• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, operating rooms, and equipment.
• Collects waste and handles bio-hazardous materials.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

General Summary of Position

Job Summary:

MedStar Health is looking for a PRN Environmental Services Aide to join our team at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center!

As an Environmental Services Aide, you will perform routine manual housekeeping work, cleaning areas within any part of the MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the 'Healthiest Maryland Businesses'. Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties:

1. Selects cleaning materials and supplies, prepares solutions according to procedure, loads service carts, and transports them to assigned work areas. Cleans by washing furniture, tile, fixtures, and equipment with germicidal solutions. Cleans walls, doors, door frames, ceilings, ventilators, patient televisions, and windows.

2. Sweeps and mops hard floor areas, vacuums carpets, and spot-cleans carpets using appropriate solutions. Arranges furniture and equipment after cleaning. Requests supplies when needed. Operates various types of cleaning equipment, both mechanical and electrical.

3. Cleans equipment and reports repairs needed. Reports safety hazards. Returns unused supplies, cleans carts and equipment, and ensures items are organized. Collects waste, sanitizes waste cans.

4. May be asked to collect soiled linens, distribute clean linens, and handle bio-hazardous waste following established procedures and regulations, including packaging and transportation.

5. Prepares patient rooms after discharge, including cleaning isolation rooms. Cleans operating rooms and preoperative areas using hospital-approved procedures to maintain antiseptic conditions.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience, preferably in a healthcare environment, required.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

This position has a hiring range of $17.50 - $28.73.