Environmental Service Assistant

Responsibilities

Cleans patient care areas, surgical areas, public/private restrooms, conference rooms, lobbies, offices, elevators, and stairwells; Cleans all environmental surfaces including ceilings and vents, walls, doors, furniture, beds, bathroom fixtures, and windows; Assists in cleaning emergency spills as requested; Dusts and damp mops floors in patient and exam rooms, corridors, stairwells, restrooms, and other areas; Replaces cubicle and window coverings; Gathers and disposes recyclables, trash, and medical waste; Collects hazardous trash following established infection control guidelines; Sorts, stocks, and delivers linens; Gathers and prepares soiled linen for transportation; Cleans and prepares dismissal and transfer units and certain equipment; Distributes non-medical supplies to specific areas; Fills and cleans supply dispensers; Inventories linens, cleaning supplies, and paper supplies and orders additional in a timely and cost-effective manner; Keeps housekeeping closet organized and clean; Reports any mechanical failures or unsafe conditions to the supervisor

Requirements

No formal education required; No experience required; No licensure, registration, or certification required; Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions and communicate with others; Ability to work alone and understand the physical arrangements of the facilities; Ability to perform tasks without disrupting operations of doctors, nurses, patients, public, and other staff; Ability to set priorities and follow department policies and procedures in all situations; Basic computer skills; Excellent customer service skills; Ability to lift up to 35 lbs from floor to a maximum 5 ft; Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs at waist height a reasonable distance; Ability to push/pull with 50 lbs of force; Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach above shoulders, and crawl; Ability to push/pull/drag equipment such as hospital beds and lift items up to 50 lbs; Ability to be on feet the majority of the time; Ability to wear protective clothing and work with germicidal solutions, cleaning chemicals, and infectious waste; Familiarity with policies on handling infectious and hazardous waste; Ability to operate vacuum cleaners, mopping equipment, buffer or burnisher, automatic scrubber, up to six-foot stepladder, and other cleaning tools; Ability to operate telephones, zone phones, and pagers

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Base compensation based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training; Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance