Environmental Service Worker

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Environmental Services personnel to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in various healthcare settings. This role involves performing essential cleaning duties, ensuring compliance with health standards, and demonstrating effective communication skills. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and have experience in hospital environments. Join a team committed to providing a safe and clean environment for patients and staff alike, contributing to the overall quality of care in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Hospital Environmental Services experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and dump 3-5 gallon water pails (up to 25 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Cleans and services patient rooms, offices, and lavatories daily.
• Handles trash removal, vacuuming carpets, and mopping floors.
• Cleans operating rooms between cases and performs terminal cleaning.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Judgment and organization skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Performs cleaning duties as well as other tasks performed by the Environmental Services department. Adheres to NS-LIJHS/departmental policies and procedures and JCAHO/regulatory agency requirements.

Job Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates good judgment and organization skills when performing cleaning duties on units.
2. Responsible for maintaining equipment, carts, and closets daily.
3. Cleans and services patient rooms, offices, lavatories, conference rooms, lounges, exam rooms, on-call rooms, clean and dirty utility rooms, and showers daily.
4. Handles trash removal, vacuuming carpets, dry mopping and wet mopping floors, high and low dusting of furniture, walls, ledges, and fixtures.
5. Refills paper towel, toilet paper, seat cover, and soap dispensers daily.
6. Knows all environmental cleaning products (chemicals) and their proper usage (dilutions) as per manufacturer's recommendations.
7. Immediately notifies supervisor of any injuries, safety issues, or serious personnel situations.
8. Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms upon discharge, and cycle cleaning of isolation rooms as per standards.
9. Cleans operating rooms between cases and performs terminal cleaning of OR rooms at the end of the day.
10. Collects trash from utility rooms and disposes of it; removes all cardboard and disposes of it; collects regulated waste and transports it to storage.
11. Removes and hangs cubicle curtains when necessary.
12. Must be flexible with assignments and demonstrate good judgment and initiative.
13. Performs related duties as required.

ADA Essential Functions

Physical Demands:

1. Ability to lift and dump 3-5 gallon water pails (up to 25 pounds).
2. Ability to move a cleaning cart on wheels (up to 100 pounds).
3. Ability to step up on a stool 2-4 steps high.
4. Ability to hang and take down cubicle curtains (up to 20 pounds), wash ceilings, walls, and high windows.
5. Ability to move patient furniture.
6. Requires continuous movement, lifting, and bending during 7.5-hour shifts.
7. Must communicate face-to-face and by telephone.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Hospital Environmental Services experience preferred.
• Effective communication skills required.

Additional Salary Details

The listed salary range or hourly rate is a good faith estimate and may be adjusted in the future. Multiple factors such as location, experience, education, and internal policies may influence the final compensation.