Environmental Services Assistant

Cleveland Clinic; Evesham Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Children’s Institute is seeking an Environmental Services Assistant to join the facilities team. You will help create a sanitary, safe environment and support patient-first care on evenings.

This role requires performing cleaning tasks in patient areas and offices, stocking supplies, following infection-prevention policies, and maintaining equipment and carts. Weekend and holiday shifts on first shift may be required.

Qualifications

• Basic reading and writing skills required.
• 1–3 months on-the-job training to learn departmental policies and cleaning techniques.
• Basic understanding of age-specific developmental stages of patients served by the Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Create a sanitary, safe environment and enhance the appearance of the facility.
• Service and maintain cleanliness in patient areas, offices, restrooms, patient bathrooms, conference rooms, kitchens, lounges, therapy areas and other areas.
• Follow policies and procedures on patient isolation.
• Stock paper items and other supplies in patient rooms.
• Maintain carts and equipment in clean, working condition and store in appropriate storage areas when finished.

Skills

Reading & writing skills

On-the-job training

Age-specific patient interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Environmental Services Assistant

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Childrens Hospital Rehabilitation

Department

Environmental Services-Children’s Institute

Job Code

S91004

Shift

Evenings

Schedule

2:30pm-11:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

When we do everything in service of our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored. On our facilities team, your job will be to create a comfortable and safe environment — just like our patients have come to expect. For you, that means joining a team that’s focused on delivering world-class care. All the while, we’ll provide you with opportunities to keep advancing your career.

A caregiver in this position works second shift, from 2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. with 1st shift weekend and holiday requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Create a sanitary, safe environment and enhance the appearance of the facility.

• Service and maintain cleanliness in patient areas, offices, restrooms, patient bathrooms, conference rooms, kitchens, lounges, therapy areas and other areas.

• Follow policies and procedures on patient isolation.

• Stock paper items and other supplies in patient rooms.

• Maintain carts and equipment in clean, working condition and store in appropriate storage areas when finished.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Basic reading and writing skills

• One to three months on-the-job training to learn departmental policies and procedures, various cleaning techniques, proper use and storage of cleaning agents and chemicals

• Basic understanding of the age-specific developmental stages of patients served by the Hospital and demonstrate the ability to interact appropriately with patients of all ages

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school diploma or GED

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods

• Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time

• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

• Ability to move/transport items weighing up to 10 pounds (lbs.)

• Ability to move/transport equipment weighing up to 10 pounds (lbs.)

• Ability to move/transport carts weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)

• Ability to inspect equipment

• Ability to clean, operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning products

• May come into contact with communicable diseases and/or body fluids

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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