Project Aide - Per Diem

Hospital for Special Care; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Care is seeking a Project Aide in Environmental Services to maintain clean and safe patient areas within the hospital environment. The role emphasizes infection control, routine cleaning, and assistance with room setups and daily unit duties.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and physical stamina to perform heavy cleaning tasks; strong communication and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions and communicate effectively.
• Good physical condition to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects patient rooms per procedures, including mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and cleaning fabrics and textiles.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms per procedures.
• Maintains supplies of towels, toilet paper, disinfecting wipes, soap and hand sanitizer on units.
• Cleans common areas and offices per procedures.
• Removes and handles trash and biohazardous waste per procedures.
• Responds promptly to beeper calls and unit requests.
• Performs routine and terminal cleaning of isolation rooms following infection-control procedures.
• Distributes linen to units and maintains inventory.
• Assists with room setups or patient moves as assigned.
• Maintains and stores all equipment properly and according to procedures.
• Performs project tasks such as stripping, waxing, and burnishing floors and cleaning windows.
• Adheres to all safety standards during the workday.
• Reports hazards, defects or quality concerns to supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Position Location:

Hospital for Special Care

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Work Shift

First Shift

Department

Environmental Services

We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day!

• (6986) PROJECT AIDE

Qualifications

High school diploma or G.E.D. 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.

Job Summary

Performs duties that are set forth to keep the facility in the best condition possible, as regards to infection control and physical appearance of the hospital. Will assist in assuring that housekeeping meets the highest standards possible for patient, public and staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing/Walking continuously - up to 8 hours. Lift 21-50 pounds-frequently. Pull/Push 21-50 pounds-frequently. See, hear, touch, smell-frequently. Bend, reach, squat, climb-frequently. Reach above shoulders-frequently. Twist. Fine hand manipulation - with one hand-frequently. Grasping with both hands-frequently.

COGNITIVE DEMANDS

Problem solving. Task allows for the application of overlearned knowledge and basic follow through on easily identifiable steps. Reference materials are available. Limited inference is necessary. Some selective attention is necessary to complete task. Written expression. Basic formulation, content, syntax and spelling are adequate to complete the task, only simple sentence or very short paragraph expression is necessary. Verbal expression. Task allows for limited verbal communication. Use of automatic words, jargon and phrases in context are adequate for intelligibility and understanding. Reading/Auditory comprehension. Task allows for comprehension of only very familiar words and phrases, relies heavily on repetition and 1-step commands. Computation. Task requires ability to add and subtract two digit numbers. Multiple and divide 10's and 100's by 2, 3, 4,. Perform basic arithmetic operations with coins and bills for the purpose of cashier/petty cash etc. Perform operations with measuring units such as cup, quart, foot, yard, ounce, pound.

WORK DEMANDS

Inside, outside. Humid, wet, cold, dry. Poor light. Noisy, odors, hazards. Inadequate ventilation. Alone (working). Crowded places. With others. High places. Dirty/Dusty. Beeper calls. Exposure to body fluids - blood borne path. Flexible schedule.

Essential Functions

Cleans and Disinfects patient rooms according to established procedures to include mopping, dust mopping, dusting, vacuuming and cleaning and disinfection of hard surface and textiles. Cleans and disinfects restrooms according to established procedures. Manitains supplies of paper towels, toilet paper, disinfecting wipes, soap and hand sanitizer on the units. Cleans common areas and offices according to established procedures. Removes and handles trash and biohazardous waste according to established procedures. Answers beeper promptly and respond to unit requests in a timely manner. Performs routine and terminal clean of isolation rooms adhering to established procedures for infection control. Follows Hospital infection prevention procedures as relates to assigned duties and hand hygiene. Distributes linen to units and maintains an adequate supply during the day. Assists with project work as assigned. This includes, stripping, waxing and burnishing of floors, cleaning carpets, washing interior and exterior windows, cleaning of soffits. Maintains and stores all equipment properly and according to procedures. Assists with room set ups or patient moves as assigned. €. Uses tools, chemicals and equipment properly. Maintains all safety standards during the course of the workday. Distributes beds and mattresses as ordered on the unit. Assures that inventory of beds and mattresses is maintained. Works closely with purchasing to maintain control of bed and mattress program. Is flexible to the demands of the day and performs other duties as supervisor assigns. Reports all hazards, defects or quality concerns to supervisor as they are observed.