Environmental Service Aide Full Time

Exalt Health Inpatient Rehab Hospital Wildwood; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Exalt Health is seeking an Environmental Service Aide for our new rehabilitation hospital in Wildwood, Florida. You will clean patient rooms, public areas, gyms, offices, and kitchens to maintain a safe, sanitary environment while protecting patient privacy.

Follow HIPAA, wear PPE, report maintenance needs, and work as part of a dedicated hospital team to support high-quality patient care. This role requires physical stamina and a service-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in healthcare or hospitality cleaning is desirable.
• Ability to speak and communicate English effectively in verbal and written form.
• Reading comprehension adequate to perform duties; attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, bathrooms, and common areas according to protocols.
• Maintain cleanliness in hallways, restrooms, public areas, and staff offices.
• Clean and disinfect exercise areas and gym surfaces for a safe environment.
• Maintain kitchen surfaces and sanitize equipment per guidelines.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum floors; manage waste and recycling properly.
• Monitor supplies and report maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Follow safety protocols and use PPE; protect patient confidentiality under HIPAA.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Exalt Health is thrilled to announce the commencement of our recruitment process for the brand-new Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Wildwood, Florida!

Exalt Health, an acute rehabilitation hospital, provides an intensive rehabilitation program and admitted patients must be able to tolerate three hours of intense rehabilitation services per day. Focused on caring for patients with complex rehabilitative needs such as stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, head trauma, medically debilitation conditions, neurological disorders, cardio-pulmonary amputations, orthopedic injuries, and multiple major traumas.

Position Summary

The Environmental Service Aide is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for patients, staff, and visitors throughout the Exalt Health inpatient rehabilitation hospital. This includes cleaning patient rooms, public areas, patient gyms, offices, the kitchen, and floors. The Aide must adhere to strict protocols and procedures to ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene while maintaining patient privacy and complying with HIPAA regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Patient Rooms: Following established protocols, clean and disinfect patient rooms, bathrooms, and common areas. This includes dusting, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, changing linens, and restocking supplies.
• Public Areas: Maintain cleanliness in hallways, waiting rooms, restrooms, and other public areas. This includes sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, and wiping surfaces.
• Patient Gyms: Clean and disinfect exercise equipment, mats, and other gym surfaces to ensure a safe and hygienic patient environment.
• Office Areas: Clean and maintain staff offices, conference rooms, and break rooms. This includes dusting, vacuuming, emptying trash, and wiping down surfaces.
• Kitchen: Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, appliances, and equipment according to food safety guidelines.
• Floors: Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors throughout the facility. Strip, wax, and buff floors as needed.
• Waste Disposal: Properly dispose of trash, biohazardous waste, and recyclable materials.
• Supply Management: Maintain adequate stock of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Equipment Maintenance: Report any malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor.
• Safety: Follow all safety protocols and procedures, including using personal protective equipment (PPE) properly.
• Confidentiality: Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in a healthcare or hospitality cleaning setting is desirable.

Skills and Abilities, Proficiency and Productivity Standards

• Organizes and prioritizes tasks and projects, accurately completing job responsibilities within the specified time constraints.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Speaks and communicates English effectively in verbal and written format; writes legibly.
• Reading and comprehension at the level necessary to perform job duties appropriately.
• Works cooperatively with co-workers and other hospital employees
• Physical stamina for tasks that involve standing, bending, and lifting.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Exalt Health is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.