Environmental Aide LLH

PATRIOTS COLONY; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking an Environmental Aide to perform housekeeping in patient areas, corridors and common spaces while upholding infection control standards.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED; 1 year of healthcare housekeeping experience is preferred, and AED certification is preferred. Responsibilities include safe chemical handling, stocking supplies, and supporting nursing and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 1 year of healthcare housekeeping experience preferred.
• AED certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans all assigned areas including resident areas, bathrooms, corridors, and public spaces using appropriate cleaning methods.
• Uses correct cleaners and safely handles/labels chemicals.
• Restocks supplies and maintains clean carts for smooth operations.
• Responds to resident/patient requests in a positive and timely manner and communicates concerns to relevant departments.
• Performs cleaning per Infection Control standards and RHS policies.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AED Certification (Preferred)

Job description

Williamsburg, VirginiaHiring Range$15.00 - $19.50/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.OverviewThe Environmental Aide performs proper housekeeping and cleaning that meets state requirements, regulatory agency requirements, facility regulatory requirements, RHS Infection Control standards, and Environmental Services policies and procedures. Ensures a neat, clean and safe work environment is maintained. Ensures adequate supplies for cleaning and assists team members with moving equipment, cleaning and beds.What you will doCleans all assigned areas, including but not limited to resident areas, bathrooms, corridors, public areas, elevators and ancillary areas such as nurses’ stations, laboratories, lounges, locker rooms, etc. by means not limited to sweeping, washing, mopping, dusting, disinfecting and sanitizing.Uses the correct cleaners for the intended task and labels/stores chemicals safely and properly.Restocks supplies and cleans carts daily in order to maintain a smooth flow of operations. Areas of responsibility are stocked with paper goods, soaps, chemicals and reusable goods as applicable. Demonstrates the ability to terminally clean and keep the assigned area clean in accordance with RHS policies.Responds to requests from customers in a positive and timely manner, measured by numbers of complaints and/or compliments registered from residents and an increase in resident satisfaction scores. Conveys residents’ concerns to the appropriate departments (e.g. Maintenance, Nursing, Dietary etc. ), or the front desk to bring about a successful resolution of the concern in the quickest, safest manner.Responsible for assuring safe practices as referenced in the National Patient Safety Goals and in accordance with RHS policies and procedures. Performs all cleaning duties in a timely, safe, and thorough manner in compliance with Infection Control Standards. This includes dusting, cleaning, sanitizing, trash removal, and other services as needed. Areas are cleaned according to schedule and in accordance with departmental policies.Ensures assignments completed in a timely manner ensuring quality/infection control measures are met consistently. Ensures assigned areas are cleaned and continuously monitored to maintain highest quality of order/cleanliness in accordance with departmental policies/procedures and schedules.QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)Experience1 year Prior housekeeping/environmental services experience in a healthcare setting (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsCertified Auto External Defibrillator (AED) - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Preferred)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.