Environmental Svcs Aide

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Housekeeping Associate at MedStar National Rehabilitation Network to maintain a clean and safe environment in accordance with infection control standards and OSHA regulations. The role involves cleaning, linen distribution, waste removal, and reporting repairs to EVS leadership.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED and at least 6 months of hospital housekeeping experience; strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 6 months experience in hospital housekeeping.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Distributes clean linen to appropriate areas.
• Removes soiled linen from utility rooms.
• Dusts, mops and sanitizes patient rooms, restrooms, offices and common areas using appropriate solutions.
• Empties trash and moves waste to appropriate areas.
• Cleans, waxes and polishes floors by hand or machine.
• Vacuums carpeted areas.
• Moves furniture and supplies as directed.
• Reports repairs or malfunctions to EVS Director or Group Leader.
• Clean spills promptly and safely.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position

The incumbent in this position will perform a variety of duties necessary to maintain conditions consistent with the infection control standards of MedStar National Rehabilitation Network (MNRN). This role ensures the maintenance of a clean and safe environment. The incumbent in this role must have the ability to adhere to MNRN policies and OSHA regulations as it relates to following and abiding by safety precautions as working with chemical agents is a requirement in this position.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Distributes clean linen to appropriate areas.


• Removes soiled linen from utility rooms.


• Dusts mops and sanitizes patient rooms restrooms offices utility rooms and common areas using appropriate solutions.


• Empty trash and move waste to appropriate areas within the hospital.


• Cleans wax and polish floors by hand or machine.


• Vacuums carpeted areas.


• Moves furniture and supplies as directed.


• Reports repairs or malfunctions to EVS Director or Group Leader


• lean spills promptly and safely.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Experience

• Less than 1 year Minimum of 6 months experience working in housekeeping within a hospital setting preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• The incumbent in this role must have written and oral communication skills.


• In addition the incumbent should we customer service oriented and meticulous in their work and able to follow proper cleaning procedures to maintain a clean and safe environment.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $18.40 - USD $29.74 /Hr.