Hospital Services Aide I - Clean, Safe Patient Care

Stamford Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford Health is seeking an Environmental Services professional to help maintain clean, safe hospital areas in Stamford, CT. The role involves cleaning floors, furnishings and fixtures, handling waste, and reporting any repairs to the supervisor.

Candidate should have strong English reading/writing skills and a minimum of three years of cleaning experience, with willingness to follow strict PPE and infection-control protocols to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• English reading/writing ability required.
• Minimum of three years cleaning experience preferred.
• Willingness to follow hospital safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings, windows, tiles, fixtures, equipment and floors; vacuums, dusts and polishes specified areas and/or furnishings; sanitizes and disinfects bathroom areas.
• Gathers and transports refuse from assigned areas to appropriate disposal location.
• Reports needed repairs/alterations or situations requiring follow up attention to department supervisor as they occur.
• Selects and prepares cleaning materials and supplies for transport to work area at the beginning of the shift.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements, as well as hospital mandatory requirements.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances.
• Participates in all hospital established programs for improving hand hygiene compliance.
• Fully participates with all hospital programs geared towards improving the patient experience.
• Complies with all facility protocols established for reducing Hospital Acquired Infections and improving patient safety outcome

Skills

Cleaning experience

Attention to detail

English comprehension

Job description

Stamford Health is seeking an Environmental Services professional to help maintain clean, safe hospital areas in Stamford, CT. The role involves cleaning floors, furnishings and fixtures, handling waste, and reporting any repairs to the supervisor.

Candidate should have strong English reading/writing skills and a minimum of three years of cleaning experience, with willingness to follow strict PPE and infection-control protocols to ensure patient safety and comfort.