Environ Svc Aide I-P.D.

Stamford Health; Stamford (CT); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Stamford Health is seeking an Environmental Services professional to help maintain clean, safe hospital areas in Stamford, CT. The role involves cleaning floors, furnishings and fixtures, handling waste, and reporting any repairs to the supervisor.

Candidate should have strong English reading/writing skills and a minimum of three years of cleaning experience, with willingness to follow strict PPE and infection-control protocols to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Formación

• English reading/writing ability required.
• Minimum of three years cleaning experience preferred.
• Willingness to follow hospital safety protocols.

Responsabilidades

• Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings, windows, tiles, fixtures, equipment and floors; vacuums, dusts and polishes specified areas and/or furnishings; sanitizes and disinfects bathroom areas.
• Gathers and transports refuse from assigned areas to appropriate disposal location.
• Reports needed repairs/alterations or situations requiring follow up attention to department supervisor as they occur.
• Selects and prepares cleaning materials and supplies for transport to work area at the beginning of the shift.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements, as well as hospital mandatory requirements.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances.
• Participates in all hospital established programs for improving hand hygiene compliance.
• Fully participates with all hospital programs geared towards improving the patient experience.
• Complies with all facility protocols established for reducing Hospital Acquired Infections and improving patient safety outcome

Conocimientos

Cleaning experience

Attention to detail

English comprehension

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Cleans and services building areas; move furniture, equipment and supplies in and around hospital departments; and performs a variety of environmental services’ duties to maintain the hospital in a neat, orderly and sanitary condition.

• Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings, windows, tiles, fixtures, equipment and floors; vacuums, dusts and polishes specified areas and/or furnishings; sanitizes and disinfects bathroom areas.
• Gathers and transports refuse from assigned areas to appropriate disposal location.
• Reports needed repairs/alterations or situations requiring follow up attention to department supervisor as they occur.
• Selects and prepares cleaning materials and supplies for transport to work area at the beginning of the shift.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements, as well as hospital mandatory requirements.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances.
• Participates in all hospital established programs for improving hand hygiene compliance.
• Fully participates with all hospital programs geared towards improving the patient experience.
• Complies with all facility protocols established for reducing Hospital Acquired Infections and improving patient safety outcome

Qualifications

Ability to read, write and understand instructions in English Required.

A minimum of three years of relevant cleaning experience, preferred but not required.

About Us

About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.

Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an “A” for patient safety . The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified ™ Great Place to Work.

Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.

Dedicated to being the community’s most trusted health care partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter , Instagram , YouTube , and LinkedIn .