Environmental Service Worker

Davita Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks dedicated individuals for the Environmental Services department, responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety in various facilities. The role requires effective communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle physical demands. Candidates with prior hospital experience are preferred, offering a pivotal role in patient care and facility operation.

Qualifications

• Preferred Environmental Services experience in a hospital.
• Ability to perform cleaning duties effectively.
• Knowledge of environmental cleaning products.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and services patient rooms, offices, and lavatories.
• Maintains cleaning equipment and performs trash removal.
• Cleans operating rooms and services utility areas.

Skills

Effective communication

Organization skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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, wet mopping floors, and 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 according to department and infection control standards.
9. Cleans operating rooms between cases and performs terminal cleaning of OR rooms at the end of the day.
10. Collects trash from the utility room and disposes of it, including cardboard and regulated waste to designated areas.
11. Removes and hangs cubicle curtains when necessary.
12. Flexible in assuming required assignments and demonstrates good judgment and initiative.
13. Performs related duties as required.

ADA Essential Functions

Physical Demands:

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

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Environmental Services experience in a hospital preferred.
• Effective communication skills required.

Additional Salary Details: The listed salary range or hourly rate is a good faith estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting and may be modified. Factors such as location, experience, education, credentials, and internal policies may influence final compensation.