Environmental Services Aide - Ochsner St. Mary - 3p-11p Evening Shift- Full Time

Ochsner Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to making a difference in the community. This role involves maintaining a clean and aseptic environment in various settings, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and supporting the overall mission of care. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, the ability to follow instructions, and a commitment to excellence. If you're ready to contribute to a vital healthcare mission and work in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and understand verbal communication in English.
• Experience in operating cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of assigned areas and equipment.
• Assist with special cleaning projects and room turnover.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Read and Write in English

Knowledge of Housekeeping

Ability to Work Flexible Schedules

Ability to Follow Directions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Environmental Services Equipment

Job description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference, and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job involves cleaning and servicing areas such as guest, patient, public, clinical, and administrative areas. Responsible for maintaining a clean and aseptic environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description summarizes the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

• Required: None (Ability to read, write, and understand verbal communication in English to follow instructions and perform daily tasks)
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

• Required: Experience in operating environmental services equipment (including dust mop, wet mop, bucket and wringer, spray bottles, and dustpan)
• Preferred: 1 year relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak/understand verbal communication in English to follow instructions and perform daily tasks.
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping, cleaning, and cleaning equipment/supplies.
• Ability to work flexible schedules when needed.
• Ability to listen, take direction, and complete job tasks with minimal supervision.

Job Duties

• Maintains assigned area in a clean and aseptic manner.
• Maintains environmental closet and equipment in a clean, aseptic, and orderly manner.
• Assists with restocking cafe and bar areas (where necessary).
• Assists with special cleaning projects and room turnover.
• Follows all current Joint Commission / CMS regulations related to Environment of Care and Cleaning requirements.

Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable about current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations, and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work when it requires significant walking or standing, or involves pushing and/or pulling of materials, or working at a production rate pace.

Must be able to work with and around chemicals, including both acidic and alkaline substances.

Tasks may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and potentially infectious materials, with associated occupational risks.

Because of the healthcare setting, there may be exposure to hazardous medications or waste through various job activities.

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Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

Individuals residing in and working from Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and Washington D.C. are not eligible for remote work positions.

For accessibility or accommodation requests, contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (option 1) or [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests only and not for application status inquiries.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected classes, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.