Hospital Environmental Services Aide - Floor & Room Cleaning

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Hospital Housekeeper to support cleaning and maintenance of patient areas and hospital spaces under supervision. You will prepare cleaning solutions, operate equipment, and follow infection control standards to ensure a safe patient environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and may involve lifting up to 50 lbs. Experience in healthcare cleaning is preferred, and the position is covered by the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of powered floor equipment.

Responsibilities

• Works under the general direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor and accepts assignments and schedule changes.
• Assembles cleaning equipment, prepares solutions, and uses cleaning agents per standard practice.
• Adheres to departmental quality standards and infection control procedures.
• Keeps supply stocks at proper levels and moves furniture/room setups as required.
• Reports unsafe conditions to supervision and maintains clean, orderly work areas.
• Observes safety practices and uses protection when handling chemicals or waste.
• Responds promptly to requests and maintains good public relations with staff and patients.

Skills

Powered floor equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Hospital Housekeeper to support cleaning and maintenance of patient areas and hospital spaces under supervision. You will prepare cleaning solutions, operate equipment, and follow infection control standards to ensure a safe patient environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and may involve lifting up to 50 lbs. Experience in healthcare cleaning is preferred, and the position is covered by the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement.