Environmental Services Aide

Environmental Services Aide

Location:

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115), Torrington, CT

Shift: Every other weekend and holiday 7:00am to 3:30pm

Company:
Hartford Health Care – Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Under direct supervision of the Housekeeping/Environmental Services manager, the Environmental Services Aide performs work of ordinary difficulty and assumes responsibilities in the area of Housekeeping/Environmental Services. General cleaning and routine related activities in assigned areas according to the department standards, policies and procedures. Maintains a clean and sanitary environment for patients, visitors and hospital personnel.

• Cleans and sanitizes environment by completing daily, cycle, periodic, and project cleaning using appropriate equipment, chemicals and supplies, to provide a clean and safe environment.
• Collects, transports and disposes of municipal, recycled and regulated medical waste. As required, segregates and packages waste to comply with all local, state and federal regulations regarding waste management.
• Transports, moves and delivers furniture, equipment and other hospital related items as needed, using carts, hand trucks and dollies, in a safe manner.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English. Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information. Basic computer skills (including opening/reading email, basic internet use).
• Must have the ability to operate standard cleaning equipment such as carts, burnishes, buffers, auto‑machines, vacuum cleaners, wet vacuums and other related equipment as trained.
• Must have the ability to remain calm in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and work well with all levels of patients, the public, and other health care workers.
• Exhibits initiative, flexibility and teamwork.
• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent Work Experience preferred.

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Other

• Hospitals and Health Care