Environmental Services Aide-PT​/Rotating weekends-OVERNIGHT

Job Overview

This job cleans and services areas such as guest, patient, public, clinical, and administrative areas. Responsible for maintaining a clean and aseptic environment. Shift time is 12am-5am.

Required – None (Ability to read, write and speak/understand verbal communication in English in order to follow instructions and perform daily tasks).

Preferred – High school diploma or equivalent.

Required – Experience in operating environmental services equipment (including dust mop, wet mop, bucket and wringer, spray bottles, and dustpan).

Preferred – 1 year relevant experience.

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak/understand verbal communication in English in order to follow instructions and perform daily tasks.
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping, cleaning, and cleaning equipment/supplies.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed.
• Ability to listen and take direction and complete job tasks with minimal supervision.

• Maintain assigned area in a clean and aseptic manner.
• Maintain environmental closet and equipment in a clean, aseptic, and orderly manner.
• Assist with restock of cafe and bar (where necessary).
• Assist with special cleaning projects and room turnover.
• Follow all current Joint Commission / CMS regulations pertaining to Environment of Care and cleaning requirements.

Other related duties as required. These statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work – Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must be able to work with and around chemicals, both acidic and alkaline in nature, including but not limited to butyl ingredients.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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