Environmental Service Aide Full Time Days at Regency Park Health & Rehabilitation

Housekeeping Position

Performs various tasks to provide a clean environment for our patients.

Non-exempt Status:
May be required to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Subject to callback during any emergency.

Reports to Environmental Services Supervisor

A high school diploma or its equivalent preferred.

On-the-job training provided

• Sweep, damp mop, and wet mop tile floors. May occasionally be required to spray buff, strip or wax floors, following center procedure, including the use of wet floor signs.
• Report to supervisor any carpeted areas that need cleaning or spot removal.
• Vacuum carpeted rooms as applicable.
• Dust/damp clean surfaces in patient rooms (furniture, bed frames, windowsills, etc.) following center procedure, including the use of wet floor signs.
• Empty trash cans, clean exterior, clean interior, and replace can liner with a clean one.
• Clean bathroom sinks, fixtures, and toilets, following center procedure.
• Clean glass surfaces such as mirrors, pictures, and windows.
• Clean behind and underneath furnishings.
• Move furniture to clean behind/underneath, according to center procedures.
• Turn bed mattresses after cleaning.
• Clean dining area after breakfast and lunch; wipe tables, sweep, mop, etc.
• Change soiled privacy curtains and draperies for the outside windows as needed.
• Remove and rehang curtains and draperies for the outside windows, using a ladder.
• Sweep outside porches, walkways, etc., pick up any trash not properly disposed.
• Follow cleaning schedules as set by supervisor.
• Follow infection control standards while performing cleaning.
• Use isolation techniques (gowns, gloves, special cleaning, etc.) as needed.
• Recognize patient rights while cleaning patient rooms. Treat patients and their belongings with dignity and respect.
• Safeguard chemicals used, keeping chemicals either locked or in sight
• Follow precautions as stated on MSDS for chemicals used.
• Assist in the proper care and use of housekeeping equipment, supplies, and storage areas.
• Clean and properly store equipment used at the end of each shift, following set procedures.
• Inspect equipment prior to use to provide for safe operation.
• Report to Maintenance Department any equipment repairs needed throughout the center.
• Maintain adequate supplies (soap, lotion, paper towels, toilet tissue, etc.) in bathrooms throughout center
• Prevent/remove wax/dirt build-up in corners, around baseboards, or in doorways.

• Participate in Nursing Center surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.
• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast on changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required.
• Attend and participate in mandatory in-services.
• Honor patient's rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
• Comply with Corporate Compliance Program.
• Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.
• Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
• Follow established safety procedures when performing job tasks and/or working with equipment.
• Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.
• Comply with all Privacy and Security programs.

• Attendance
• Punctuality
• Professional Appearance
• Communicates well with patients and family members providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to family/visitors/patients and responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

Primary

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 10 lbs.:
  Frequently required when lifting various cleaning supplies up to 3 pounds. Also may be required to lift vacuum cleaner which is located on the cleaning cart.
• Lift 11 to 25 lbs.:
  Occasionally may be required to lift mop bucket filled with water and cleaning solution weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Lift 26 to 40 lbs.:
  Occasionally may be required when flipping mattresses which weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Lift over 40 lbs.:
  Rarely occurs when moving patient furniture, which can be done with assistance.
• Carry up to 10 lbs.:
  Frequently occurs when carrying small bucket of cleaning supplies into patients' rooms. May be required to carry for 10 to 20 feet.
• Carry 11 to 25 lbs.:
  Occasionally may be required to carry bucket with water and cleaning solution weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Carry 26 to 40 lbs.:
  Not required
• Carry over 40 lbs.:
  Not required
• Reach above shoulder height: 4 feet.
• Reach at shoulder height:
  Frequently to constantly required while cleaning and dusting.
• Reach below shoulder…