Environmental Services Aide

hhccareers; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare’s St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport seeks an Environmental Services worker. Under direct supervision, you will perform general cleaning in patient areas to maintain a sanitary environment for patients, visitors and staff.

You will operate standard cleaning equipment, handle waste per regulations, move items safely, and collaborate with hospital teams. Strong English communication and basic computer skills are required; a HS diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must speak, read, write and understand English.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes environment according to department standards and procedures.
• Collects, transports and disposes of municipal, recycled and medical waste per regulations.
• Transports and delivers furniture, equipment and other items as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors and staff; understands written instructions.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Carts & dollies

Buffing machines

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent’s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system’s second-largest hospital.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of the Housekeeping/Environmental Services manager, performs work of ordinary difficulty and assumes responsibilities in the area of Housekeeping/Environmental Services.General cleaning and routine related activities in assigned areas according to the department standards, policies and procedures. Maintains a clean and sanitary environment for patients, visitors and hospital personnel.

• Cleans and sanitizes environment by completing daily, cycle, periodic, and project cleaning using appropriate equipment, chemicals and supplies, to provide a clean and safe environment.
• Collects, transports and disposes of municipal, recycled and regulated medical waste.As required, segregates and packages waste to comply with all local, state and federal regulations regarding waste management.
• Transports, moves and delivers furniture, equipment and other hospital related items as needed, using carts, hand trucks and dollies, in a safe manner.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English. Must be able to communicate effectively required
• Must be able to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information. Basic computer skills (including opening/reading email, basic internet use).
• Must have the ability to operate standard cleaning equipment such as (carts, burnishes, buffers auto-machines, vacuum cleaners, wet vacuums and other related equipment) as trained.
• Must have the ability to remain calm in a fast –paced environment and handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and work well with all levels of patients, the public, and other health care workers.
• Exhibits initiative, flexibility and teamwork.
• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent Work Experience preferred

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this isyour moment.