Hospital Environmental Services Aide - Clean, Safe Patient Areas

Hospital for Special Care; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Care in New Britain, CT is seeking a Project Aide to support Environmental Services. The role involves keeping patient rooms and facilities clean, disinfected, and well-maintained to ensure infection control and a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

The position requires physical stamina, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and reliable teamwork to meet daily cleaning standards across units and common areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions, and to communicate effectively in written or verbal fashion.
• Good physical condition in order to perform required job duties.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms per procedures, including mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and surface disinfection.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms per procedures.
• Maintain unit supplies (paper towels, toilet paper, disinfecting wipes, soap, hand sanitizer).
• Clean common areas and offices; remove and handle trash and biohazardous waste per procedures.
• Answer beeper promptly and respond to unit requests; assist with isolation room cleaning as required.
• Distribute linen and maintain inventory; assist with room setups or patient moves.
• Assist with project tasks (floor stripping/waxing, carpet cleaning, window washing) and maintain equipment.

Skills

Communication

Physical fitness

Written & verbal instruction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hospital for Special Care in New Britain, CT is seeking a Project Aide to support Environmental Services. The role involves keeping patient rooms and facilities clean, disinfected, and well-maintained to ensure infection control and a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

The position requires physical stamina, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and reliable teamwork to meet daily cleaning standards across units and common areas.