Environmental Services Aide

Sheridan Memorial Hospital; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is seeking dedicated individuals for cleaning roles responsible for maintaining cleanliness across various hospital areas. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and the ability to understand instructions. Responsibilities include routine cleaning, stocking supplies, and following safety and infection control protocols. The position may involve exposure to hazardous materials requiring appropriate protective equipment. The hospital is an equal opportunity employer offering a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 1-3 months related experience.
• Ability to understand instructions, write correspondence, and present information.
• Exposure to hazardous materials requiring PPE.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine cleaning of hospital areas.
• Stocks and replenishes cleaning supplies.
• Reports safety hazards and transports hazardous waste.

Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions

Ability to write simple correspondence

Effective presentation of information

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to deal with problems

Ability to follow detailed instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

NVCI Training

Job description

Job Summary

Cleans all areas of the Hospital by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Support Services Department.
• Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators and stairways in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.
• Insures assigned areas are adequately stocked with cleaning supplies, paper products, and other essential items required to keep all areas functioning.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of all floors: carpet, tile, brick and concrete flooring.
• Completes work assignments in a timely manner/prioritizing work assignments.
• Utilizes the appropriate chemicals, supplies and cleaning techniques according to procedure and manufacturers’ recommendation.
• Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.
• Is trained/cross trained in all areas of the facility to ensure ability to meet workload requirements when staffing shortages and/or vacations reduce staff levels.
• Always introduces self to patients, families and visitors.
• Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
• Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
• Replenishes supplies; notifies Manager when supplies need to be ordered.
• Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, standard precautions and isolation precautions.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
• Works day, evening or night shift as assigned.
• Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
• Observes safety precautions at all times.

Minimum Requirements

• Education / Experience / License and Certifications
  • High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • NVCI Training, preferred.
• Additional Skills
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
  • Additional languages preferred.
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Ability to read and understand equipment manuals.
• Specific demands not listed: Possible exposure to blood and/or body fluids / infectious disease / hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals / specimens and Latex products.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.

Equal Opportunity

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.