Environmental Service Aide

Yale New Haven Health; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health in Greenwich, CT, is seeking an entry-level environmental services associate to perform cleaning functions in assigned areas, following safety and infection control procedures.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED (preferred) and the ability to read, write, and speak English; training provided, opportunity to learn hospital cleaning standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Entry-level position.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Able to follow oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning tasks in assigned areas following procedures.
• Follows safety procedures per guidelines.
• Supports communications within and outside the department.
• Uses cleaning supplies according to established procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-appropriate patient care as required by unit policies.

Skills

Reading and writing English

Follow oral instructions

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Cleaning supplies

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. To perform cleaning functions in assigned areas to help maintain the hospital in a aseptic condition.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following correct procedures.
• 2. Follows all safety procedures as pertains to all federal and local safety standards and according to hospital and department procedures
• 3. Contributes to the efficient communication and cooperation inside and outside the department.
• 4. Uses all cleaning supplies according to established procedures .
• 5. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience

Entry level position

Special Skills

Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Must be able to follow oral instructions. One (1) month

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Normal hospital conditions Stands, walks most of the day. Climbs stairs, turns, kneels, stoops, crouches, reaches. pushes, pulls and handles cleaning equipment and supplies. Lifts and carries light to 20 pounds of equipment and linen.

YNHHS Requisition ID

188963