Environmental Services Assistant - Day Shift

Mary Rutan Health; Bellefontaine (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Rutan Health in Bellefontaine, Ohio, seeks a dedicated environmental services worker to maintain a clean hospital environment. You will clean patient rooms, nursing stations, waiting rooms, outpatient treatment areas, restrooms, offices, entrances, elevators and stairwells per department procedures.

High School diploma preferred; basic knowledge of cleaning and sanitation in health care settings; no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning and sanitation practices in health care facilities.
• No previous experience required.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• English language proficiency, written and spoken.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean hospital environment including patient rooms, nursing stations, waiting rooms, outpatient treatment areas, restrooms, offices, entrances, elevators, stairwells and ancillary areas as assigned.
• Follow department policies and procedures; use standard cleaning chemicals, supplies and equipment safely (disinfectants, glass cleaner, general purpose cleaner, dust mop, wet mop, dusters, vacuum).
• Communicate effectively with staff and patients as needed.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Cleaning & sanitation knowledge

Basic computer skills

Cleaning equipment handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary -To take the actions necessary to maintain a clean hospital, including cleaning patient rooms, nursing stations, waiting rooms, outpatient treatment areas, restrooms, offices, entrances, elevators, stairwells and miscellaneous ancillary areas, as assigned. Cleaning will be in accordance with department policies and procedures. Will use the standard cleaning chemicals, supplies and equipment, such as disinfectants, glass cleaner, general purpose cleaner, dust mop, wet mop, dusters and vacuum cleaner.Regulatory RequirementsHigh School graduate or equivalent preferred.Basic knowledge of cleaning and sanitation practices as they are performed in modern health care facilities, but previous experience is not required.Must have reliable transportation.Language SkillsAbility to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.Additional languages preferred.Excellent interpersonal skills.SkillsBasic computer knowledge.Able to use dust mop and wet mop for various periods of time.Able to clean up unpleasant messes (blood, vomit, urine, etc.)