Environmental Services Aide, Environmental Services, Full-Time, Evenings

Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MarinHealth is seeking an Environmental Services Associate to perform daily cleaning in public areas, patient care areas, and supporting spaces. You will follow established policies to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in line with Joint Commission standards.

Required, or preferred, include a High School diploma and at least six months in healthcare or similar settings; IAMTAC certification within 30 days of hire is mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school level or equivalent preferred.
• Six months in acute care hospital or similar setting preferred.
• IAMTAC certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervision and other staff.

Responsibilities

• Dust mop floors and dust surfaces as required.
• Wet mop floors with approved disinfectants.
• Vacuum carpets in assigned areas.
• Spot clean walls and fixtures with appropriate products.
• Restock paper products and supplies daily.
• Disinfect fixtures and beds according to procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of patient rooms and shared spaces.
• Assist with linen distribution and waste removal.
• Adhere to universal precautions and hospital policies.

Skills

IAMTAC certification

Follow verbal instructions

Follow written instructions

Cooperative with staff

Flexible attitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT MARINHEALTH

Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch. MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.

Company: Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center

Compensation Range: $29.71 - $37.58

Work Shift: 8 Hour (evenings) (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Job Description Summary

Performs daily cleaning tasks in public areas, patient care areas and ancillary patient support areas including offices, exam rooms or other areas as assigned. As required, performs scheduled cycle cleaning and non-scheduled project tasks. Performs all tasks following established Department policies and procedures maintaining or exceeding standards of cleanliness and sanitation as set forth by Marin County, California Department of Public Health and The Joint Commission.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions

• Education: High School level or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of six months experience in an acute care hospital, a skilled nursing or rehabilitation facility, or a medical clinic is preferred. Twelve months experience as a janitor in an office building or commercial complex or as a hotel housekeeper is acceptable.
• License and Certifications: Integrative Agitation Management (IAMTAC) required within 30 days of hire.
• Prerequisite Skills: Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to organize work tasks and carry them through to a timely conclusion. Ability to work cooperatively with all supervisory personnel. Ability to work cooperatively with all other employees. Possess a flexible attitude regarding performing varied job tasks and work assignments.
• Primary Customer Served (Age Specific Criteria): This position is not a patient care position, and as such, this section does not apply.
• Patient Privacy (HIPAA Compliance): Employees in this position do not have access to protected health information.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Dust mop floors using chemically treated dust cloths or cloth dust mops.
• Wet mop floors using hospital approved, registered disinfectants or appropriate floor care products.
• Vacuum carpets in assigned work areas.
• Spot clean walls, windows, doors, etc. using appropriate cleaning products.
• Dust horizontal and vertical surfaces using treated cloths or dust mops with the appropriate dusting tools.
• Polish metal surfaces and fixtures with appropriate polishing products.
• Re-stock paper products and other supplies in assigned work areas on daily basis.
• Empty, clean and reline with plastic liners waste baskets and other trash receptacles.
• Move, transport and re-align beds and other furniture as needed.
• Collect trash and soiled linen from work area to designated storage area.
• Disinfect fixtures, beds, furnishings and surfaces with hospital approved, registered disinfectant using approved cleaning procedures.
• Clean stairways, exits, entrances and elevators as specified by departmental procedures.
• Perform routine, daily cleaning procedures of patient rooms and treatment areas.
• Perform terminal cleaning of patient rooms and treatment areas, including but not limited to, trash and soiled linen removal, high and low dusting, spot cleaning and disinfecting, bed cleaning and disinfecting, make up bed with clean linens, sweeping and mopping floor, visual inspection.
• Maintain cleaning tools, equipment and E/S storage areas in clean and organized manner.
• Adheres to universal precautions when cleaning rooms designated as isolation by the Infection Prevention Coordinator.
• Adheres to Hospital’s service standards and behaviors.
• Sort and distribute clean linen as assigned.
• Inspect and evaluate completed tasks for quality standards.
• Maintain standards designed for compliance with The Joint Commission, Title 22 and other regulatory agencies.
• Performs other departmental tasks as assigned.
• Appropriate and safe use of cleaning products and floor care chemicals including preparation of end use products.
• Removal of biohazard waste from patient rooms to soiled utility room on immediate floor.
• Secondary (Modifiable) Use of hospital automotive vehicles.
• Distributes assignments to staff.
• Acts as mentor/trainer of new staff.
• Distributes clean linen and/or scrub apparel, exchange carts to designated units.
• Tear down and set up conference or meeting rooms, offices, patient rooms, etc.
• Changes drapes and cubicle curtains in patient rooms/treatment areas, offices and public areas.
• Clean window blinds.
• Ceiling and wall washing and interior window washing as specified by department procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Accommodation

Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or [e-mail].

C.A.R.E.S. Standards

MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards-Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety- which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.

Health & Immunizations

To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Equal Employment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.

A Career With MarinHealth is CLOSER Than You Think Join the MarinHealth team with a rewarding job at either our Medical Center or in our Medical Network. We are Equal Opportunity Employers, and we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities are available as part of the application step. If an accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or email [e-mail] to initiate the process.