Healthcare Environmental Services Aide

MedStar Health; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is seeking a dedicated housekeeping team member to perform routine cleaning across the hospital environment. Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms, operating rooms, isolation areas, and other spaces to maintain antiseptic conditions.

Position requires 1-2 years of healthcare experience and the ability to follow safety protocols, read and speak English, and handle biohazardous waste per regulations. Flexible shifts and on-site work are expected.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English to perform essential duties.
• Ability to follow MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center policies and procedures.
• Commitment to safety, ethics, and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Select cleaning materials and prepare solutions as per procedures.
• Move carts, transport supplies to assigned work areas.
• Clean furniture, fixtures, equipment with germicidal solutions.
• Clean walls, doors, frames, ceilings, vents, windows.
• Sweep, mop floors; vacuum carpets; arrange furniture after cleaning.
• Request supplies and equipment as needed.
• Operate cleaning equipment, mechanical and electrical.
• Report hazards or equipment needing repair to supervisor.
• Return unused supplies and sanitize waste cans; collect waste.
• Possibly collect soiled linens or distribute clean linen.
• Handle and transport bio-hazardous waste according to regulations.
• Clean patient rooms after discharge, including isolation rooms.
• Clean operating rooms with approved procedures to maintain antiseptic conditions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Follow procedures

Customer service

Attention to safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is seeking a dedicated housekeeping team member to perform routine cleaning across the hospital environment. Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms, operating rooms, isolation areas, and other spaces to maintain antiseptic conditions.

Position requires 1-2 years of healthcare experience and the ability to follow safety protocols, read and speak English, and handle biohazardous waste per regulations. Flexible shifts and on-site work are expected.