Environmental Service Aide - Evenings

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking an Environmental Services Aide to help maintain facilities to the highest standards. This part-time position offers three days weekly with rotating weekends, 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., and benefits.

Responsibilities include daily cleaning with minimal supervision; may involve handling medications and related supplies. Reading/writing in English is required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of infection control procedures and universal precautions.
• Must possess reading and writing skills and comprehend and communicate in English.
• Experience in environmental services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily cleaning functions with minimal supervision and instruction.
• Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

Skills

Infection control procedures

Universal precautions

Environmental services experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work Schedule

Part Time with benefits - Three days weekly, rotating weekends 3 p - 11:30 p

The Environmental Services Aide maintains the facilities within the highest quality standards for the industry while complying with all federal, state and local regulatory agencies' guidelines.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire

N/A

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment

N/A

Experience REQUIRED

None required

Experience PREFERRED

• Previous environmental services work experience.
• Previous experience with infection control procedures and universal precautions.

Education/training REQUIRED

Must possess reading and writing skills and comprehend and communicate in English.

Education/training PREFERRED

High School Diploma or equivalent

Independent action(s) required

• Performs daily cleaning functions with minimal supervision and instruction.
• Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable)

N/A

Additional position requirements

• May require additional work hours/shifts outside normal schedule as need dictates.
• Requires working some holidays and rotating weekends.

Age Specific groups served

All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate)

Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs.; Lifting 20-50 lbs.; Lifting 50-100 lbs.; Lifting greater than 100 lbs.

Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion

Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Hearing, Speak clearly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change.

Compensation Range

$15.30 - $22.95

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Evenings

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran