Environmental Svc Aide

Stamford Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford Health is seeking dedicated staff to perform cleaning and environmental services in a hospital setting. The role includes maintaining cleanliness across various departments while ensuring adherence to safety standards and protocols.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cleaning procedures and will participate in programs aimed at improving patient experience and hygiene compliance. Previous cleaning experience is preferred, along with a High School diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant cleaning experience preferred.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and participate in training.

Responsibilities

• Clean and service hospital areas while managing equipment and supplies.
• Transport refuse to disposal locations.
• Report necessary repairs and alterations.
• Prepare cleaning materials for shifts.
• Complete continuous training and education.
• Comply with personal protective equipment requirements.
• Participate in improving hygiene compliance.
• Engage in programs for enhancing patient experience.
• Follow protocols to reduce hospital acquired infections.

Skills

Ability to read, write and understand instructions in English

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cleans and services building areas; move furniture, equipment and supplies in and around hospital departments; and performs a variety of environmental services’ duties to maintain the hospital in a neat, orderly and sanitary condition.

• Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings, windows, tiles, fixtures, equipment and floors; vacuums, dusts and polishes specified areas and/or furnishings; sanitizes and disinfects bathroom areas.
• Gathers and transports refuse from assigned areas to appropriate disposal location.
• Reports needed repairs/alterations or situations requiring follow up attention to department supervisor as they occur.
• Selects and prepares cleaning materials and supplies for transport to work area at the beginning of the shift.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements, as well as hospital mandatory requirements.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances.
• Participates in all hospital established programs for improving hand hygiene compliance.
• Fully participates with all hospital programs geared towards improving the patient experience.
• Complies with all facility protocols established for reducing Hospital Acquired Infections and improving patient safety outcomes.

Competencies And Work Experience Requirements

• Ability to read, write and understand instructions in English. Required.
• A minimum of three years of relevant cleaning experience, preferred but not required.
• High School diploma or GED preferred but not required.