Environmental Services Associate 1 - PT, Evenings (DH)

Jobvite, Inc.; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k)

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking an Environmental Services staff member for Danbury Hospital. The role involves cleaning patient areas, performing routine sanitation, and following infection control procedures to maintain a safe hospital environment.

Responsibilities include dusting, floor care, safe chemical handling, and waste disposal. English communication and a high school diploma are preferred; 0–6 months experience welcomes entry-level candidates.

Qualifications

• Effective communication in English.
• Ability to follow established departmental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine cleaning of assigned areas in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.
• Performs environmental services functions including daily sanitizing with germicidal cleanser, high dusting, cleaning windows and sills.
• Ensures floors are dust mopped and damp mopped; cleans corners, edges and baseboards.
• Uses and dilutes chemicals per procedure; keeps chemicals labeled and secured.
• Operates and maintains equipment; reports safety hazards.
• Transports trash and hazardous waste to disposal area; distributes linens.

Skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary:

Maintains the cleanliness of patient and hospital facilities for the best and safest health care at each hospital. Cleans all areas of the hospital by performing routine cleaning of assigned areas. Demonstrates the ability to utilize appropriate chemicals and supplies according to established departmental procedure. Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Environmental Services Department.

Responsibilities:

• Performs routine cleaning of assigned areas in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.
• Performs a variety of environmental services functions including daily sanitizing with a germicidal cleanser, high dusting, cleaning windows and windowsills.
• Ensures all tiled floors are dust mopped, damp mopped, free of dust dirt and black marks and that all corners, edges, and baseboards are clean.
• Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure. Ensures all chemicals are diluted to the proper ratio and that all chemicals are properly labeled and locked up when not in use.
• Uses and maintains equipment properly and reports safety hazards as appropriate.
• Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
• Distributes linens to patient wings and removes dirty linen (not applicable in certain locations).
• Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions and isolation precautions. Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and disinfectant according to procedure and cleaning routine to prevent the spread of infection.
• Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Experience:

• 0-6 months
• Experience in a domestic setting will be considered.

Other Information:

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 248

Department: Environmental Services

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $17.00 - $28.50 Hourly

Available benefits include: Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Wellness Programs; Employee Assistance Program; and Team Member Discounts. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.