Environmental Service Aide

Overview

Under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor, performs a variety of cleaning duties for the hospital, clinic, and/or office, including walls, floors, equipment, bath areas, furniture, ceilings, elevators, staircases, windows and blinds, restrooms, vents, light fixtures using universal precautions and appropriate equipment. Responsible to maintain confidential patient information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with nursing staff and supervisors to prioritize cleaning of occupied patient rooms, inspect vacant rooms, and respond to emergency cleaning situations such as spills.
• Cleans patient rooms daily, including damp mopping or vacuuming floors, spot cleaning stains, dusting furniture and surfaces, removing debris, emptying and relining wastebaskets, and cleaning walls and windows.
• Cleans and sanitizes patient and public restrooms using appropriate chemicals and procedures, including cleaning sinks, commodes, tubs, showers, mirrors, fixtures, walls, and floors. Replenishes paper products and soap dispensers as needed.
• Performs periodic deep cleaning of high surfaces, ceiling fixtures, lighting fixtures, vents, doors, showers, and restroom fixtures to remove dust, dirt, and mineral deposits.
• Dry mops, damp mops, or machine scrubs corridors, elevator landings, stairwells, and other assigned areas according to established schedules.
• Performs carpet care activities, including bonnet cleaning, extraction cleaning, and routine maintenance as assigned.
• Inspects environmental services equipment upon checkout and return, performs routine cleaning of equipment, and reports needed repairs or maintenance.
• Assists with meeting and event setup, hanging curtains, waste collection, hazardous waste removal, recycling collection, and cleaning of trash containers.
• Maintains all hard-surface flooring throughout the facility.
• Maintains all carpeted areas throughout the facility.
• Assists with room setup activities and ensures equipment is clean and in proper working condition.
• Attends all required safety training programs and demonstrates knowledge of responsibilities related to general safety, departmental safety, and job-specific hazards.
• Complies with all hospital Exposure Control Plans, including Bloodborne Pathogen and Airborne Pathogen standards.
• Promotes effective working relationships and functions as a productive member of the department and interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Demonstrates respect, courtesy, and professionalism toward patients, families, visitors, and coworkers.
• Consistently demonstrates a positive, customer service-oriented attitude and supports departmental and organizational goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Work Experience:

• No experience requirement specified.

Licensure/Certification:

• Successful completion of the ARH Housekeeping Orientation Program (32 hours) required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of housekeeping and environmental services practices preferred.
• Ability to follow cleaning, sanitation, and infection prevention procedures.
• Ability to safely use housekeeping equipment, supplies, and cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain professionalism when interacting with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail and efficiency.