Environmental Associate; EPW

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Reports to the Supervisor. Performs a variety of duties to maintain the Hospital in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition. The primary responsibility of this position is to clean and disinfect all areas of the hospital following the proven methods of cleaning from top to bottom, clockwise or counter‑clockwise, and from cleanest to dirtiest. Contributes to a positive and healing experience for patients.

• MISSION:
  We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES:
  Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS:
  Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

• Cleaning and disinfecting hospital areas using the proven methods of cleaning, which are cleaning from the top to bottom, clockwise or counterclockwise, and cleaning from cleanest to dirtiest.
• Cleaning occupied patient rooms following the 7‑step process and unoccupied rooms following the 10‑step process.
• Normal cleaning and disinfection of all areas includes high dusting, cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, removal of trash and linen, sweeping, mopping or vacuuming floors, making beds when applicable, cleaning windows and glass, and cleaning and disinfecting of restrooms.
• Stocking of supplies, including paper goods, plastic bags, soaps, sanitizers, and various cleaning chemicals and tools.
• Maintaining equipment and work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Moving Furniture.
• Hanging drapes, cubicles, and shower curtains by using a ladder when necessary.
• Collecting and removal of dirty linen from patient care areas including linen dispensing machines and removal of dirty linen bags from patient care areas in carts.
• Completing additional tasks as they are assigned throughout the day.

• Stocking or exchanging linen carts to the established par levels.
• Handling all clean linen in a sanitary fashion and keeping all linen covered.
• Identifying linen items that are needed for patient care.
• Maintaining orderliness and cleanliness of linen cart and linen storage areas.
• Stocking and refilling of scrub machines to established par levels.
• Proper usage of color‑coded linen bags.
• Responding to linen calls and delivering to the patient care area in a timely fashion.
• Unpacking bulk linen carts and stocking and sorting linen in an organized manner.

• Compliance with Hand Hygiene (washing hands and wearing/changing gloves).
• Wearing of PPE, reading isolation signs and following all isolation procedures.
• Uses Standard Precautions as they may affect self and others in the Hospital.
• Demonstrates correct/safe use and maintenance of all assigned equipment.
• Promptly reports the need for repairs of hospital equipment, furniture, building and fixtures in assigned area.
• Cleans vacuum cleaner and cleaning cart daily.
• All chemicals are to be stored inside the cleaning cart on the bottom shelf.
• No food or drink is to be on the cart or in the closets.
• Cleaning cart is to be put away during lunch and break periods or when leaving assigned areas.
• Understands his/her responsibilities in Code situations (Red, Gray, etc.) and is able to respond appropriately.
• Check and record that eye stations are functioning properly.
• Use proper chemical, mixing properly for each task. Always use properly labeled bottles.
• Proper handling and disinfecting of equipment, phones, iPod and answers all requests in a timely manner.

• Properly identifying spill or stain on carpet then using the proper chemical/technique (spin bonnet, spot, or extraction) to eliminate it.
• Burnishing, stripping, shower scrubbing and refinishing, dust mopping and damp mopping the floors. Applying five thin coats of appropriate floor finish when stripping and three thin coats when scrubbing and refinishing.
• Properly cleaning equipment after use, reporting immediately any service needed on machinery, returning chemicals and mats to proper storage area at the end of the shift.
• Spot cleaning and washing walls using a ladder when necessary.
• Vacuuming of carpet and using dusters or vacuums to…