environmental services technican

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services staff member to perform daily cleaning and supplying of patient rooms, wards, and hospital areas in accordance with department standards. The role supports safe patient care and a clean, safe hospital environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (preferred) and a year of experience in fast-paced settings; hospital experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Detailed knowledge of the correct use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment.
• Understands procedures for handling, mixing, using, labeling, and disposal of all chemicals used in performing job functions.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent service routinely in interactions with all customers, including coworkers, patients, visitors, physician, and volunteers.
• Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
• Dusts horizontal surfaces that collect dust.
• Empties wastepaper baskets, removes trash, and cleans inside/outside trash container.
• Spot cleans walls and windows.
• Replenishes room supplies.
• Dries and wet mops floors of rooms and offices and spot cleans carpets as needed.
• Makes beds as needed and sorts/distributes linens as assigned.
• Performs checkout cleaning as assigned.
• Complies with procedures for handling, mixing, using, labeling, and disposal of all chemicals used in performing job functions.
• Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of quality of services provided.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Chemical handling knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Work Shift

Work Shift Evening Work Day(s) Variable Shift Start Time 2:30 PM Shift End Time 11:00 PM Worker Sub-Type Regular

About Children’s

Children's is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's.

Job Description

Performs daily cleaning and supplying of patient rooms, wards, nursing stations, lounges, restrooms, offices, and other assigned areas in accordance with the standards set by the Environmental Services department and hospital objectives in support of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's mission, vision, and values. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

1 year of experience in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a hospital setting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Certification Summary

No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent communication and organizational skills. Detailed knowledge of the correct use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment. Understands procedures for handling, mixing, using, labeling, and disposal of all chemicals used in performing job functions. Knows correct methods for cleaning up chemical spills and the procedure for reacting to chemical exposures.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides excellent service routinely in interactions with all customers, including coworkers, patients, visitors, physician, and volunteers.
• Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
• Dusts horizontal surfaces that collect dust.
• Empties wastepaper baskets, removes trash, and cleans inside/outside trash container.
• Spot cleans walls and windows.
• Replenishes room supplies.
• Dump wipes and cleans all furniture, cleans, and polishes metal and porcelain fixtures in the bathroom, and polishes metal surfaces.
• Dries and wet mops floors of rooms and offices and spot cleans carpets as needed.
• Makes beds as needed and sorts/distributes linens as assigned.
• Performs checkout cleaning as assigned.
• Complies with procedures for handling, mixing, using, labeling, and disposal of all chemicals used in performing job functions.
• Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of quality of services provided.
• Effectively supports admissions, discharges, and transfers process through timely and efficient response and turnover of discharge and transfer cleaning needs.
• Takes initiative to communicate any barriers to appropriate leader.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location

Address 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Company Information

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children's is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children's is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children's offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children's has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.