Environmental Services Assistant – 1st and 2nd Shift

Creates a sanitary, safe environment and enhances the appearance of the facility. Services and maintains cleanliness in patient areas, offices, restrooms, patient bathrooms, conference rooms, kitchens, lounges, therapy areas and other areas per established departmental guidelines.

Responsibilities:

Follows policies and procedures on patient isolation.

Stocks paper items and other supplies in patient rooms as necessary or designated.

Maintains cart and equipment in clean, working condition and stores in appropriate storage area when finished.

Other duties as assigned.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Must have good basic reading and writing skills; ability to add and subtract and handle other arithmetic functions.

Certifications:

None required.

Complexity of Work:

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Must have a basic understanding of the age-specific developmental stages of patients served by the Hospital and demonstrate the ability to interact appropriately with patients of all ages.

Work Experience:

Requires one to three months on-the-job training to learn departmental policies and procedures, various cleaning techniques, proper use and storage of cleaning agents and chemicals.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods

Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

Ability to move/transport items weighing up to 10 pounds (lbs.)

Ability to move/transport equipment weighing up to 10 pounds (lbs.)

Ability to move/transport carts weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)

Ability to inspect equipment

Ability to clean, operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning products

May come into contact with communicable diseases and/or body fluids

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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