Hospital Environmental Services Technician

Northern Dutchess Hospital; Town of Rhinebeck (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY is seeking an Environmental Services professional to maintain the cleanliness of patient and hospital facilities, supporting safe, sanitary care. You will perform routine cleaning of assigned areas using approved chemicals and equipment, and follow infection control practices to prevent the spread of illness.

Educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and English communication ability; experience is 0–6 months and domestic

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• 0–6 months experience; domestic setting will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine cleaning of assigned areas in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.
• Performs a variety of environmental services functions including daily sanitizing with a germicidal cleanser, high dusting, cleaning windows and windowsills.
• Ensures all tiled floors are dust mopped, damp mopped, free of dust dirt and black marks and that all corners, edges, and baseboards are clean.
• Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure. Ensures all chemicals are diluted to the proper ratio and that all chemicals are properly labeled and locked up when not in use.
• Uses and maintains equipment properly and reports safety hazards as appropriate.
• Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
• Distributes linens to patient wings and removes dirty linen (not applicable in certain locations).
• Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions and isolation precautions. Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and disinfectant according to procedure and cleaning routine to prevent the spread of infection.
• Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY is seeking an Environmental Services professional to maintain the cleanliness of patient and hospital facilities, supporting safe, sanitary care. You will perform routine cleaning of assigned areas using approved chemicals and equipment, and follow infection control practices to prevent the spread of illness.

Educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and English communication ability; experience is 0–6 months and domestic