Environmental Services Aide- Fr

Overview

Job Title: Environmental Service Aide

Location: MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - FALL RIVER MILLS, CA 96028

Employee Type: EXEMPT / NON-EXEMPT indicated;
Full Time

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $19.28 - $23.69 Hourly

Reports To: Environmental Services Manager

The Environmental Service Aide is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the hospital’s facilities and performs a variety of cleaning techniques in support of a sanitary, safe, and attractive healthcare environment for patients, residents and staff.

• Must be a high school graduate or have a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• One to three (1-3) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic knowledge of a variety of cleaning techniques in a commercial setting.
• Basic knowledge of commercial housekeeping equipment and its usage.
• Basic mathematical concepts for proper measuring of cleaning agents.

General

Competencies:

• Professional behavior is demonstrated, both when on duty and as a representative of MMHD outside of normal work hours.
• Ability to work with others at all levels within the organization and collaborate effectively.
• Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.
• Positive working relationship with patients, visitors, and facility staff.
• Organizational ability and time management.
• Produces deliverable products on time, within budget with minimal direction.
• Demonstrates ability to compile and organize data using Microsoft Office Applications; ability to make appropriate recommendations or conclusions based on data.
• Maintains an organized set of records for functions performed within the scope of this job.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to directors, managers, and coworkers.
• Performs all assigned tasks accurately, including spelling, grammar, and basic calculations.
• Takes direction from others, including employees of other departments, in accordance with the chain of command.
• Maintains confidential information as appropriate (e.g., payroll, personnel information).
• Demonstrates ability to effectively use office machines in the performance of job functions.
• Answers phone calls, assists the public, and forwards appropriately if necessary in a professional and friendly manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specific

Competencies:

• Responsible for clean work station and equipment; maintains cleanliness of Environmental Services housekeeping closets and linen closet; stocks incoming laundry in linen areas.
• Ensures all assigned areas are clean, sanitary, and aseptic by scouring, scrubbing, mopping, polishing, using germicides, dusting and vacuuming.
• Cleans and disinfects floors; handles emergency spills; reports hazardous situations immediately.
• Keeps walls, doors, furniture, fixtures and ceilings clean by washing, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.
• Removes dirt, dust, grease, film from equipment and surfaces using appropriate cleaning and disinfecting solutions.
• Daily cleaning of patient rooms, bathrooms, and patient care areas.
• Daily cleaning of public restrooms, common areas, and staff dining rooms.
• Cleans SNF Residents’ dining room per occurrence procedures; cleans clinical areas and procedure rooms per hospital procedures; cleans patient bath and shower rooms per procedures.
• Cleans isolation rooms using established procedures.
• Gathers, lifts, and transports trash and soiled linen; handles hazardous waste following Infection Control Policies and Procedures.
• Monitors cleaning equipment and reports irregularities to Supervisor; uses supplies appropriately and reports inventory levels; prepares requisition forms for supplies.
• Replenishes towels, linens, and restroom supplies in all areas as needed.
• Moves furniture and equipment as required; reads and understands manuals and MSDS for proper usage.
• Maintains a culture of high safety standards and quality; assists in orientation of new personnel in the Environmental Services Department.
• Performs duties in a manner that optimizes patient safety; interacts effectively with patients and health team members; introduces self to patients, families and visitors.
• Demonstrates knowledge to communicate, educate, and provide a therapeutic and safe environment for age-specific groups; maintains age-specific precautions at all times.
• Respects diversity and addresses the needs of patients and visitors within the scope of this job.
• Maintains confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.

• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and professional.
• Completes annual education requirements if applicable.
• Maintains regulatory requirements; wears identification while on duty.
• Attends annual evaluation and participates actively in this process.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time.
• Attends all meetings as appropriate.
• Exhibits the mission, ethics and goals of Mayers Memorial Hospital District in the performance of job…