Project Aide - Per Diem

Hospital for Special Care; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Care is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services staff member to ensure cleanliness and infection control throughout our facility. Your duties will include cleaning patient rooms, maintaining sanitary environments, and adhering to infection prevention protocols.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. and be able to effectively communicate instructions while maintaining good physical condition. We offer a competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions.
• Good physical condition to perform duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects patient rooms according to established procedures.
• Maintains supplies of paper products and sanitizing materials.
• Performs routine and terminal cleaning of isolation rooms.

Skills

Comprehension of instructions

Effective communication

Good physical condition

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.

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 with overlearned knowledge and basic follow‑through on identifiable steps.
• Some selective attention necessary to complete tasks.
• Written expression: simple sentences or very short paragraphs adequate.
• Verbal expression: limited communication with automatic words, jargon and context‑appropriate phrases.
• Reading/Auditory comprehension: familiar words and phrases, repetition and one‑step commands.
• Computation: add/subtract two‑digit numbers; divide 10s and 100s by 2, 3, 4; basic arithmetic with coins, bills, and measuring units (cup, quart, foot, yard, ounce, pound).

Work Demands

• Inside and outside environments: humid, wet, cold, dry.
• Poor light, noisy, odors, hazards, inadequate ventilation.
• Working alone or in crowded places, alongside others.
• High places, dirty/dusty areas.
• Responding to beeper calls.
• Exposure to body fluids – blood–borne pathogens.
• Flexible schedule.

Essential Functions

• Cleans and disinfects patient rooms according to established procedures (mopping, dust mopping, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning hard surfaces and textiles).
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms according to established procedures.
• Maintains 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 responds to unit requests in a timely manner.
• Performs routine and terminal clean of isolation rooms adhering to infection–control procedures.
• Follows hospital infection‑prevention procedures and hand hygiene.
• Distributes linen to units and maintains an adequate supply during the day.
• Assists with project work as assigned (stripping, waxing and burnishing of floors, cleaning carpets, washing interior and exterior windows, cleaning 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 the 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a competitive benefits package.