Environmental Services Aide

Environmental Services Aide
Housekeeping

The Environmental Services Aide will:

• Receives cleaning assignments, supplies, and equipment for work day at the beginning of the shift. Performs a final check and cleans up at the end of the shift.

• Collects supplies from Environmental Services supply room at beginning of the shift.

• Maintains tools and equipment in good conditions. Reports any needed repairs, structural damage, safety hazard or equipment malfunction immediately. Economically uses supplies, materials and equipment

• Proceeds to assigned area to begin daily tasks.

• Observes all safety policies and procedures with regards to wet floor signs, placement of equipment, labeled bottles, etc., at all times.

• Cleans cart and equipment according to standard procedures.

• Performs clean-up 15 minutes before the end of the shift according to standard Environmental Services' procedure.

• Performs daily tasks to maintain a germ-free, clean and orderly area.

• Cleans each area, thoroughly, following standard Environmental Services procedures. Strips, cleans and dresses delivery and C-section rooms quickly and thoroughly after use.

• Uses proper chemicals and equipment as per standard Environmental Services procedures and as observed by the Unit Supervisor.

• Cleans areas according to standards as indicated on daily inspection sheets and weekly Quality Assurance Inspection Forms.

• Washes walls, vents, ceilings, doors, waste receptacles, as needed as indicated by Supervisor's checks.

• Ensures areas are completely cleaned by the end of the shift as noted on the Supervisor's final rounds.

• Cleans all stretchers, stools, utility tables, I.V. poles, overhead lights.

• Cleans and sanitizes laboratories in area.

• Performs daily cleaning of lounges and locker rooms.

• Replaces light bulbs as needed.

• Labor & Delivery and Operating Room Daily Tasks.

• Notifies Central when three (3) delivery carts have been used.

• Removes used suction bottles and replaces with clean bottles, tubings and connectors. Tests suction.

• Resets Oxygen.

• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of LDR's, C-Section room at all times.

• Transports patients after delivery.

• Fills Hibiclense and Betadine dispensers

• Stocks daily deliveries.

• Stocks warmers with sterile water and saline.

• Performs hard surface floor care/carpet duties as instructed by the Supervisor.

• Follows proper spray and buffing techniques according to standard procedures.

• Follows proper floor stripping and refinishing techniques according to standard procedures.

• Completes projects as scheduled and observed by Supervisory inspection.

• Utilizes proper spotting techniques and use of chemicals.

• Performs daily collection, storage and disposal of various wastes generated within the 4H areas.

• Maintains knowledge of proper handling methods and storage procedures of municipal, chemotherapy, and medical wastes.

• Handles, stores, transports and disposes of wastes according to Environmental Services procedures on a daily basis.

• Takes proper barrier precautions when handling wastes according to Environmental Services' procedure.

• Responds to emergencies which may arise that require the involvement of Environmental Service personnel.

• Responds to fire or disaster calls as assigned by Supervisor or other administrative personnel or fire brigade members.

• Demonstrates an understanding of proper emergency procedure and policies.

• Assists whenever and wherever required.

• Performs other related duties as requested.

• Cleans other areas as requested by Supervisor.

• Completes weekly report on a timely basis and outlines all spray buffs, special cleaning performed, etc.

• Evaluates all completed projects.

• Conducts visual inspections of completed projects as observed by Supervisor.

• Completes weekly report on a timely basis and outlines all spray buffs, special cleaning performed, etc.

• Maintains all equipment in proper condition.

• Inspects all equipment on a daily basis to ensure safe conditions and reports needed repair within 30 minutes as observed by Supervisor..

• Tests equipment daily to ensure a high level of cleaning quality.

• Develops technical and operational knowledge and skills

• Maintains knowledge of all products and chemicals and knows the limits, quantities, purposes and hazard of each product as observed by Supervisor.

• Trains new employees in proper cleaning procedures as assigned.

Requirements:

• Previous cleaning experience is desirable, but not required

• Ability to utilize common housekeeping equipment, including mechanical equipment, such as brooms, mops, buffers, extractors, vacuum machines, scouring pads, dust rags, etc.

• Good manual dexterity

Grade 110