Hospital Environmental Services Aide

Natividad Medical Center; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Natividad Medical Center is seeking Hospital Environmental Services Aide staff to help keep patient areas clean and sanitary within the Environmental Services Department. Under supervision, you will clean, maintain, and sanitize assigned areas and perform related tasks to support a safe hospital environment.

Responsibilities include waste handling, laundry transport, floor care, equipment disinfection, and assisting in room setup while observing safety and infection control policies.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in janitorial service or related work.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Ability to complete required online and classroom trainings.
• Knowledge of hospital cleaning protocols and safety.

Responsibilities

• Collect waste from hospital areas following infection control policies.
• Transport contaminated laundry to vendor collection site.
• Maintain a safe work environment and report hazards.
• Sweep, scrub, mop floors and operate floor buffers.
• Disinfect patient rooms and medical equipment as assigned.
• Move furniture and assist in meeting room setups.
• Respond to emergencies such as leaks or back-ups.

Skills

Janitorial equipment use

Cleaning methods

Sanitizing equipment

Power cleaning equipment

Manual tasks

Planning & scheduling

Reading & writing English

Job description

Application materials will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled. Please allow up to (2) two weeks for processing of application materials (Postmarks and faxes not accepted). The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future temporary and permanent positions as vacancies arise. Exam #26/70A10/10AS.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Natividad is currently accepting applications for Hospital Environmental Services Aide positions in the Environmental Services Department. Under supervision, these positions are responsible to clean, maintain, keep assigned areas of Natividad in sanitary condition, and to perform related work as required.

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

SIGNIFICANT RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION

• Collects waste from assigned areas of Hospital including medical biohazardous materials, pathology materials and “sharps” in accordance with Hospital Infection Control policies
• Collects and transports contaminated and dirty laundry; delivers laundry to vendor collection site
• Maintains a safe work environment, including but not limited to, use of equipment and supplies, observation of safety hazards, including contraband and unusual patient activities and notifying supervisor of findings while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Sweeps, scrubs, and mops floors; strips, waxes, and polishes floors using light and heavy powered scrubbers and buffers; Vacuums, spot cleans, and shampoos rugs, using light and heavy vacuum cleaners, and in accordance with approved methods of carpet cleaning; Adjusts, cleans, and oils these machines, and changes brushes, rollers, buffers, and other attachments on them
• Cleans and disinfects patient rooms, restroom, beds and other furniture; moves hospital and office furniture
• Cleans and disinfects medical equipment specific to assigned area, including but not limited to IV pumps, patient monitors, feeding tube machines, baby warmers, anesthesia equipment and others
• Washes, dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork and shelves; empties and cleans waste receptacles; cleans walls, fountains, and windows; dusts all intake and exhaust vents, light fixtures and other furnishings; picks up and stocks supplies
• Maintains security of building as appropriate, locks doors and turns off lights; keeps utility storage area and custodial equipment clean and in good order; makes reports on areas in need of repair and of safety hazards; some positions may raise and/or lower the flag
• Keeps kitchen and restrooms in clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. Sweeps, scrubs, and waxes floors. Cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories, urinals, and toilet bowls. Cleans mirrors, sinks, and water fountains. Sanitizes garbage cans. Dusts ledges and woodwork. Replaces deodorizers, toilet tissue, hand towels, and soap. Note condition of restroom and reports to supervisors broken window, water leaks, clogged drains, and other conditions requiring maintenance
• Responds to emergency situations such as water leaks, clogged sinks, and sewer back-ups as required
• Maintains simple records such as time of rounds or description of incident; Observes and reports conditions which may indicate vandalism, illegal entry or fire hazard
• May change and hang clean curtains, drapes and cubicle curtains, move furniture and equipment for cleaning and rearrangement, and replaces lights in a hospital setting
• Assists in the setup of meeting rooms

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Will have proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Methods, supplies and equipment used in sanitizing, cleaning and maintaining hospital equipment, rooms, and buildings
• Typical biohazards in a hospital setting
• Hospital protocols and priorities regarding the clean up of spills, blood, etc.
• Safe working practices and techniques

Some Knowledge of:

• Computers and computer programs, sufficient to complete required online trainings and updates

Skill and Ability to:

• Use and maintain janitorial equipment and tools properly
• Apply approved methods of cleaning to everyday cleaning assignments
• Learn appropriate methods of sanitizing new and/or specialized equipment
• Use power cleaning equipment including but not limited to vacuum cleaners and buffing machines
• Perform a variety of manual tasks
• Plan and complete assigned duties on a regular schedule
• Comprehend, read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to read and understand signs, labels, work schedules and follow oral and written directions
• Successfully complete required online and classroom trainings
• Observe safe work practices and procedures
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain cooperative relationships with coworkers, the public, and all others contacted through the course of work
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and technical and professional personnel
• Respond in a positive manner to supervision and direction; and attend work and perform duties on a regular, reliable, and consistent basis

EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

• Six months experience in janitorial service or any combination of training, education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities listed above.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
• Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
• Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid Driver License for the class vehicle driven or have the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid Driver License or State ID prior to the first day of work (Social Security Card is required for payroll purposes only).
• Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including irregular hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency, on-call work as needed on a flexible schedule
• Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

SPECIAL NOTES

• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your salary will be hourly and you will not be eligible for benefits.