Environmental Service Associate - Part time​/Evening

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Environmental Services, performs a variety of duties using various equipment and supplies to maintain established cleanliness and meet acceptable department standards of environmental areas.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• 1.Follows department procedures to ensure a safe environment. 1 .1 Sets up equipment and ready for use with necessary supplies. 1 .2 Corrects observed discrepancies immediately (e.g. spills on the floor, trash or linen overflowing). 1 .3 Completes required housekeeping assignments as scheduled and according to procedure. 1 .4 Reports all uncompleted assignments to supervisor prior to end of shift. 1 .5 Reports all discrepancies (such as stained curtains, broken fixtures, holes in walls, graffiti, etc.)
  
  to service response center or supervisor. 1 .6 Ensures that all chemical containers are properly labeled and contain correct solution. 1 .7 Returns all mops/rags/dusters at the end of the shift. 1 .8 Maintains a clean and orderly porter closet.
• 2.Performs housekeeping tasks to ensure the sanitary condition of all areas. 2 .1 Keeps ceiling and wall vents free of dust (high dusting) 2 .2 Cleans furniture, doors, walls and horizontal surfaces. 2 .3 Keeps all interior windows clear of smudges and tape marks. 2 .4 Maintains bathrooms in acceptable condition by properly cleaning all fixtures, walls, floors, sinks, and commodes.
  
  2 .5 Checks all dispensers (paper towels, toilet paper, soap) daily and refills as needed. 2 .6 Collects sharps containers when ? full, disposes properly and replaces with new liner. 2 .7 Ensures that all trash receptacles are cleaned regularly. 2 .8 On discharge, cleans mattresses and bed frames of dust, blood, food, and body secretions, then remakes bed with clean linen.
  
  2 .9 On discharge, cleans all equipment in room, removes as necessary, and readies room for next admission. 2 .10 Maintains floors in acceptable condition by proper dust mopping, damp mopping, or vacuuming. No build-up in corners. 2 .11 Inspects own work to ensure it is properly completed. 2 .12 Performs unit-specific tasks.
• 3.Performs various trash removal duties to provide a clean and sanitary environment. 3 .1 Collects recycling waste (cardboard, fiber, bottles/cans/plastic, confidential documents) from all storage areas (elevator landings, utility rooms, etc.) and transports to appropriate storage facilities in basement. 3 .2 Assists in breaking down cardboard boxes to facilitate removal from unit. 3 .3 Removes medical waste containers and sharps containers from storage areas on units and transports to medical waste holding room in basement.
  
  3 .4 Ensures all confidential paper containers are locked after removal of documents.
• 4.Follows proper protocol to ensure safe handling and disposal of contaminated items. 4 .1 Handles and disposes medical waste and sharps observing all required precautions. 4 .2 Ensures that all trash and linen chute doors are closed and latched after each use. 4 .3 Ties all trash and linen bags and puts them in appropriate trash or linen chute. 4 .4 Responds immediately to calls for spill clean-up or other safety related issue.
  
  4 .5 All materials used for spill clean-ups are properly disposed. 4 .6 Relines linen hampers and trash cans with appropriate bags.
• 5.Maintains bed management system for room availability. 5 .1 Works to achieve patient room turnaround is accomplished within standard time. 5 .2 Anticipates…