Environmental Services Aide

Hospital for Special Care; Hartford (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Care is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services worker to keep patient rooms and surrounding areas clean, safe and comfortable. You will perform routine housekeeping tasks in patient rooms, corridors and common areas, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention across shifts.

Responsibilities include disinfecting rooms, maintaining supplies, and assisting with patient moves as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Good physical condition required.
• Reads, comprehends English and communicates effectively.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects patient rooms according to established procedures, including mopping, dust mopping, dusting, vacuuming and disinfection of surfaces and textiles.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms according to established procedures.
• Maintains supplies of paper towels, toilet paper, disinfecting wipes, soap and hand sanitizer on the units.
• Cleans common areas and offices according to established procedures.
• Removes and handles trash and biohazardous waste according to established procedures.
• Answers beeper promptly and responds to unit requests in a timely manner.
• Assists with room setups or patient moves as assigned.
• Follows infection prevention procedures and hand hygiene throughout duties.

Skills

Physical fitness

English communication

High school readiness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Position Location

Hospital for Special Care

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

First Shift

Department

Environmental Services

We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day!

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is preferred.
• Have good physical condition.
• Reads, comprehend English and communicate effectively.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs duties that are set forth to keep this facility in the best condition possible to assure patient, public and staff needs as regards housekeeping and all around physical appearance are maintained in the highest standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing/Walking continuously - up to 8 hours.
• Lift 21-50 pounds-frequently.
• Pull/Push 21-50 pounds-frequently.
• See, hear, touch, smell-frequently.
• Bend, reach, squat, climb-frequently.
• Reach above shoulders-frequently.
• Twist.
• Fine hand manipulation - with one hand-frequently.
• Grasping with both hands-frequently.

COGNITIVE DEMANDS

• Problem solving. Task allows for the application of over learned knowledge and basic follow through on easily identifiable steps. Reference materials are available. Limited inference is necessary. Some selective attention is necessary to complete task.
• Written expression. Basic formulation, content, syntax and spelling are adequate to complete the task, only simple sentence or very short paragraph expression is necessary.
• Verbal expression. Task allows for limited verbal communication. Use of automatic words, jargon and phrases in context are adequate for intelligibility and understanding.
• Reading/Auditory comprehension. Task allows for comprehension of only very familiar words and phrases, relies heavily on repetition and 1-step commands.
• Computation. Task requires ability to add and subtract two digit numbers. Multiple and divide 10's and 100's by 2, 3, 4, 5. Perform basic arithmetic operations with coins and bills for the purpose of cashier/petty cash etc. Perform operations with measuring units such as cup, quart, foot, yard, ounce, and pound.

WORK DEMANDS

• Inside, outside.
• Humid, wet, cold, dry.
• Poor light.
• Noisy, odors, hazards.
• Inadequate ventilation.
• Alone (working).
• Crowded places.
• With others.
• High places.
• Dirty/Dusty.
• Beeper calls.
• Exposure to body fluids - blood borne path.
• Flexible schedule.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Cleans and Disinfects patient rooms according to established procedures to include mopping, dust mopping, dusting, vacuuming and cleaning and disinfection of hard surface and textiles.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms according to established procedures.
• Maintains supplies of paper towels, toilet paper, disinfecting wipes, soap and hand sanitizer on the units.
• Cleans common areas and offices according to established procedures.
• Removes and handles trash and biohazardous waste according to established procedures.
• Answers beeper promptly and respond to unit requests in a timely manner.
• Performs routine and terminal clean of isolation rooms adhering to established procedures for infection control.
• Follows Hospital infection prevention procedures as relates to assigned duties and hand hygiene.
• Distributes linen to units and maintains an adequate supply during the day.
• Assists with room set ups or patient moves as assigned.
• Uses tools, chemicals and equipment properly. Maintains all safety standards during the course of the workday.
• Is flexible to the demands of the day and performs other duties as supervisor assigns.
• Reports all hazards, defects or quality concerns to supervisor as they are observed.