EVS Aide I/Per Diem

Gaylord Hospital, Inc.; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare in Wallingford, CT is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services Aide to provide timely cleaning of patient rooms and support cleanliness across departments. You will perform daily cleaning tasks to maintain a safe, sanitary environment and support smooth daily operations.

Responsibilities include discharge and cycle cleanings, cleaning of offices and restrooms, floor maintenance, dusting and sanitizing surfaces, responding to spills, and following infection control

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 1 year related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license if required to operate hospital vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Discharge and cycle cleanings of patient rooms.
• Clean ancillary areas such as offices, restrooms, Nurses station, shower.
• Daily floor maintenance (sweeping, vacuuming, mopping).
• Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors and sills.
• Spot clean walls, windows, doors and stainless steel.
• Dust furniture and equipment.
• Disinfects and sterilizes equipment.
• Respond to spills, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous material cleanups.
• Follow infection control protocols to prevent HAIs.
• Disinfect and sanitize patient rooms, restrooms, and high-touch surfaces.
• Use hospital-approved disinfectants and proper cleaning techniques.
• Handle soiled linens, biohazardous waste, and bodily fluids.
• Adhere to hand hygiene and PPE protocols.

Skills

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a health system dedicated exclusively to medical rehabilitation. We provide inpatient and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey from illness or injury to the most advanced state of recovery they can achieve. Our Mission: To enhance health, maximize function, and transform lives. Our values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. These values guide us in providing quality patient care and transforming the lives of our patients.

SUMMARY:

Provides timely cleaning of patient rooms and supports cleanliness across various departments. Performs daily cleaning tasks including discharge cleaning, routine patient room maintenance, cycle cleaning, office cleaning, and cleaning of all ancillary areas to ensure continuous, efficient patient care and smooth daily operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES –

Perform discharge and cycle cleanings of patient rooms.

Performs cleaning of ancillary areas such as, offices, restrooms, Nurses station, shower.

Perform daily floor maintenance (sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping) to prevent slips, falls, and contamination.

Wash walls, ceiling, and woodwork, windows, door panels, and sills etc.

Spot clean walls, windows, high and low dusting, doors, stainless steel, etc

Dusts furniture and equipment.

Disinfects and sterilizes equipment.

Respond promptly to spills, blood borne pathogens, and hazardous material cleanups.

Follow strict infection control protocols to prevent the spread of bacteria, viruses, and hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).

Disinfect and sanitize patient rooms, restrooms, and high-touch surfaces (e.g., door handles, bed rails, and call buttons).

Use hospital-approved disinfectants and proper cleaning techniques to eliminate harmful microorganisms.

Properly handle soiled linens, biohazardous waste, and bodily fluids to prevent contamination.

Adhere to hand hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols for personal and patient safety.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma, or general education degree (GED) and one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

If required to operate hospital vehicles, valid driver’s license required.

HOURS:

We are Equal Opportunity Employer

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